Videoswitch VK-2 User manual
VK-2 Universal Keyboard
User Manual
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VK-2 Universal Dome Keyboard
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Vk603s.doc 17/10/2005 From VK001F7
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Contents
1Start Here..................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Connecting Up..............................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Connection Example....................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Termination ..................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Quick Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 Full Configuration.........................................................................................................................................................................9
2Using the VK-2.......................................................................................................................12
2.1 Home..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Unit Selection.............................................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Monitor Selection........................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Camera Selection.......................................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Controlling Digital Recorders .....................................................................................................................................................12
3Dome Protocols.....................................................................................................................14
3.1 Current Protocol Support ...........................................................................................................................................................14
4Protocol 1 - Slave..................................................................................................................16
4.1 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................16
5Protocol 2 - JVC ....................................................................................................................17
5.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................18
5.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................18
5.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................18
5.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................18
5.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................20
6Protocol 3 - Molynx ..............................................................................................................21
6.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................21
6.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................22
6.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................22
6.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................22
6.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................22
6.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................23
6.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
6.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................25
7Protocol 4 - Dennard............................................................................................................26
7.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................26
7.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................26
7.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................27
7.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................27
7.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................27
7.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................27
7.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................28
7.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................28
7.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................29
8Protocol 5 - VCL....................................................................................................................30
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8.1 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................30
8.2 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................30
8.3 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................30
8.4 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................31
8.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................31
8.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................31
8.7 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................32
9Protocol 6 - Sanyo................................................................................................................33
9.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
9.2 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................33
9.3 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................33
9.4 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................33
9.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................34
9.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................34
9.7 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................35
10 Protocol 7 - BBV (RS232)....................................................................................................36
10.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................36
10.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................36
10.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................37
10.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................37
10.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................37
10.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................37
10.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................38
10.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................38
10.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................39
11 Protocol 8 - BBV (20mA).....................................................................................................40
11.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................40
11.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................40
11.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................41
11.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................41
11.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................41
11.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................41
11.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................42
11.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................43
11.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................43
12 Protocol 9 - Forward Vision (VCL)....................................................................................45
12.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................45
12.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................45
12.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................46
12.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................46
12.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................46
12.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................47
12.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................47
12.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................47
12.9 Privacy commands.....................................................................................................................................................................48
12.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................48
13 Protocol 10 - Mercer.............................................................................................................50
13.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................50
13.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................50
13.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................51
13.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................51
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13.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................51
13.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................51
13.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................51
13.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................53
13.9 Privacy........................................................................................................................................................................................53
13.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................54
14 Protocol 11 - Merit Lilin.......................................................................................................55
14.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................55
14.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................55
14.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................56
14.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................56
14.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................56
14.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................56
14.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................57
14.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................57
14.9 Menus (PIH-7625 series only)....................................................................................................................................................58
14.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................58
15 Protocol 12 - Borsatec.........................................................................................................59
15.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................59
15.2 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................60
15.3 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................60
15.4 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................60
15.5 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................60
15.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................61
15.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................62
15.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................62
15.9 Programming a Tour ..................................................................................................................................................................62
15.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................62
16 Protocol 13 - Samsung........................................................................................................63
16.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................63
16.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................63
16.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................64
16.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................64
16.5 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................64
16.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................64
16.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................65
16.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................65
16.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................65
17 Protocol 14 - Pelco-D...........................................................................................................66
17.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................66
17.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................66
17.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................67
17.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................67
17.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................67
17.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................68
17.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................68
17.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................69
17.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................69
18 Protocol 15 - Reserved........................................................................................................70
19 Protocol 16 - SpeedDome...................................................................................................71
19.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................71
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19.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................71
19.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................71
19.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................71
19.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................71
19.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................72
19.7 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................73
20 Protocol 17 - Forward Vision (FV)....................................................................................74
20.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................74
20.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................74
20.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................75
20.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................75
20.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................75
20.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................75
20.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................76
20.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................76
20.9 Privacy commands.....................................................................................................................................................................77
21 Pin-Out Reference ................................................................................................................78
21.1 Connector Arrangement.............................................................................................................................................................78
21.2 12V DC Power Input (2.1mm Inlet) ............................................................................................................................................78
21.3 Monitor Output (BNC).................................................................................................................................................................78
21.4 RS232 (9-way female D-type, DCE) ..........................................................................................................................................78
21.5 DOMES-2 Output (RJ45) ...........................................................................................................................................................79
21.6 DOMES-1 Output (RJ45) ...........................................................................................................................................................79
21.7 Slave VK-2 Input (RJ45) ............................................................................................................................................................79
21.8 VDM Input/Output (RJ45)...........................................................................................................................................................80
22 Specifications........................................................................................................................81
22.1 Power Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................81
22.2 Dimensions & Weight.................................................................................................................................................................81
22.3 Operating Distances...................................................................................................................................................................81
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1 Start Here
The VK-2 is designed to provide integrated control of Videoswitch Digital Recorders and third party domes
and/or pan and tilt heads.
In addition to controlling all Videoswitch VDM and VDC-series Digital Recorders, the VK-2 can also be used
to control VM-series conventional multiplexers, VS-series switchers and VQ-series advanced screen
splitters. Up to sixteen such units may be controlled.
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1.1 Connecting Up
1.1.1 Control of Digital Recorder (or other Videoswitch unit)
The connector marked “VDM” 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 VK-2. 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 VK-2 Keyboards
If a second VK-2 keyboard is to be used, connect the “VDM” output RJ45 connector of the second (slave)
keyboard to the “VK” 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
•The VK-2 has two dome outputs “DOMES1” and “DOMES-2”.
•A particular VK-2 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)
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1.2 Connection Example
The diagram below illustrates how the VK-2 is typically interconnected with other equipment.
Note:
•All dome control by the VK-2 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 VK-2 may be used to control different makes
of domes of any type. They may also be used to control the same make of dome.
•If master/salve operation is required, all domes must be connected to the master VK-2.
•Multiple Digital Recorders may be daisy chained. Each must be allocated a different unit address
(001, 002, 003 etc). Clock synchronisation may be selected in VDMs to keep dates and times of all
units in step.
VDM
Digita l Multiplexer
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K-2 (MASTER)
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1.3 Termination
Dome 3Dome 2Dome 1
VK2 Keyboard
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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.
1.4 Quick Configuration
This section describes how to set-up the VK-2 for use with any one type of dome. For more complex
configurations, see section 1.5
•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 YES key (the characters “C1.1” should be flashing on the display).
•Press the FUNCTION key (the display shows “1.01” indicating “DOMES-1” output has been
assigned protocol number 01)
•Enter the protocol you require by pressing two number keys (refer to section 3). E.g. 1followed by 2
would select Borsatec (protocol 12).
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key. The word “Sto” indicates that the configuration is
being stored.
The VK-2 is now ready to control all domes connected to the “DOMES-1”output and a Digital Recorder
connected to the “VDM” output.
Note
•If the VK-2 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”).
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1.5 Full Configuration
1.5.1 Restore Factory Configuration
If you wish to return all settings to the factory defaults, follow this procedure:
•Power on the VK-2 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 VK-2 now has all factory settings restored.
1.5.2 Entering Configuration Mode
The VK-2 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.
•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 YES key.
•If the password is rejected, the word “Rej” will be displayed;
•If the password is accepted, the display will flashing ”C1.1”. The VK-2 is now in Configuration
Mode. While is configuration mode, the display will always be flashing.
1.5.3 Selecting Dome Protocol for the “DOMES-1” output
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 1.5.2.
•Press the FUNCTION key.
•Press the NO key to select “DOME-1”output.
•Enter the protocol you require by pressing two number keys (refer to section 3). E.g. 1followed by 2
would select Borsatec (protocol 12).
1.5.4 Selecting Dome Protocol for the “DOMES-2” output
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 1.5.2.
•Press the FUNCTION key.
•Press the YES key to select “DOME-2”output.
•Enter the protocol you require by pressing two number keys (refer to section 3). E.g. 1followed by 2
would select Borsatec (protocol 12).
1.5.5 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 VK-2 to
tell it which domes are connected to which outputs as follows:
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 1.5.2.
•Press the UNIT key and select the unit address (usually 1if only one VDM being controlled)
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•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 NO key to select the “DOMES-1” output or press the YES key to select the “DOMES-
2” output.
•Repeat for all units and cameras as required.
1.5.6 Enabling Display Monitors
Each VK-2 keyboard can be set to have control of a limited choice of displays. For example, you may want
one VK-2 to be able to select cameras for the spot monitor (i.e. display 2) whilst another VK-2 can select
cameras for the main monitor (i.e. display 1).
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 1.5.2.
•Press the DISPLAY key and select a display that you wish to enable or disable
•Press the YES key if you want this VK-2 to be able to select cameras on this display. Press the NO
key if you do not want this VK-2 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.
1.5.7 Changing the Password
A new password may be set as follows:
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 1.5.2.
•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 YES 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).
1.5.8 Enabling remote dome control from a VDM Digital recorder
Domes connected to the VK-2 can be controlled remotely via Ethernet, PSTN or ISDN via a Videoswitch
Digital Recorder (DVR). Use Vi-Connect as the remote access software. This provides a virtual joystick.
•Single VK-2 When configuring the VK-2, press ALT and 10 to enable the remote control
feature (the display will show ”--|”).
•Multiple VK-2 When 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 VK-2 that is connected to the DVR should be connected with a CAT5 cable (or equivalent) that has all
pairs connected.
1.5.9 Enabling remote dome control from a VDC Digital recorder
Domes connected to the VK-2 can be controlled remotely via Ethernet, PSTN or ISDN via a 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 ”---”).
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Connect the VK-2 to the DVR as for normal control. Add an additional control cable between RJ45
connector that is above the keyboard connector on the VDC and the keyboard loop “IN” connector on the
VK-2. Note that the cable should be wired as follows::
VDC/Vi200 VK-2
Pin1----------------------Pin2
Pin2----------------------Pin1
Pin5----------------------Pin5
1.5.10 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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2 Using the VK-2
2.1 Home
To set the VK-2 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 DEFAULT key. Release both.
2.2 Unit Selection
If more than one Digital Recorder is being controlled, one must 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 (e.g. VDM-16) must be
given a different address (001, 002 etc) so that the correct one is selected.
•Once you have selected a unit, camera selection and all other functions are directed only to this unit.
2.3 Monitor Selection
If more than one display is being used on the selected unit, one must 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 VDM Digital Recorder,
multi-screen, menus and replay are always displayed on the main monitor, irrespective of the
selected display.
2.4 Camera Selection
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.
•The currently selected camera is the one that will be controlled by the joystick and associated dome
control keys
2.5 Controlling Digital Recorders
All the keys of a VDM Digital Recorder are provided on the VK-2. Once the VDM has been selected as
above (see section 2.1), it can be controlled in the normal way using the VK-2. Refer to VDM Manual for
details.
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The VDC Digital Recorder has very similar keys, and likewise, control is as normal. Refer to VDC Manual for
details.
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3 Dome Protocols
3.1 Current Protocol Support
A VK-2 is capable of controlling a mixture of two different types of dome. All domes of one type must be
connected to the “DOMES-1” output, and all domes of the other type must be connected to the “DOMES-
2” output. These outputs must each be allocated one of the following protocol numbers (See sections 1.5.3
and 1.5.4):
Note that some domes support protocols from other manufacturers, or may be controlled via a protocol
converter. It is important to select the correct protocol from the list below, not necessarily the manufacturer
of the dome.
Protocol
Number Protocol Output Used Comments
1 Slave RS485 Select this protocol in all slave VK2’s.
2 JVC RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
3 Molynx RS485 Connect directly to Molynx receivers via twisted pair.
4 Dennard RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
5 VCL RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
6 Sanyo RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
7 BBV RS232 Connect to a BBV transmitter such as the TX1000/8,
which provides control of BBV compatible domes &
receivers via coax.
8 BBV 20mA Connection to BBV compatible receivers via twisted
pair. The RX100 receivers provide coax or RS485
control of a range of dome domes as supported by
BBV.
9 Forward Vision (VCL) RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair. Note that the dome
must be purchased with the VCL-based protocol
option.
10 Mercer RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
11 Merit Lilin RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
12 Borsatec RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
13 Samsung RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
14 Pelco-D RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
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15 VXP4 RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
16 SpeedDome (VCL) RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
17 ForwardVision (FV) RS485 Direct connection via twisted pair.
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4 Protocol 1 - Slave
4.1 Supported functions
This protocol is only for use on slave keyboards and the supported functions are dependant on the protocol
used by the selected dome.
n.b. Programming of presets & tours and “Fn” menu keys are only available on master keyboards.
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5 Protocol 2 - JVC
5.1 Connections
Domes-1 or Domes-2 Control
DC
VX10
5
4
2
1
7
8
3
6
BA
VK2 Keyboard
SEAR
CH
SETUP
INCIDENT
S
EVENTS
EVENT EVENT
PLAYBACK CONTR OL
TOUR
FOCUS
ZOOM
IRIS
PRESET
AUTO-PAN
LAMP
WASH
STATUS
WIPE
CAM ER A
DIS P LAY
UNIT
FUNC TION
PIP/ZOOM
POSITION
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b
b
12345678
9 10111213141516
RS232 MONITOR 12V DCVDM VK DOM ES- 1 DOMES-2
AUTOPROG
STORE
AUTO
CAMERA
RELAY
ALT
INFO
SEQ
CONFIG
F1
F9
F2
F10
F3
F11
F4
F12
F5
F13
F6
F14
F7
F15
F8
F16
GOTO START GOTO END
INCIDENT MARKERS
CLEARSETSTART
MARK
INCIDENT
SETEND
b
b
b
b
NO DEFAULTYES
ZERO
5.2 Settings
5.2.1 Switch Settings
012
3
4
5
6
7
89
012
3
4
5
6
7
89
Off
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5.2.2 Notes
•Dome Camera numbers are equivalent to VK2 Keyboard camera numbers.
Switch 4: On (Multi-drop)
Switch 5: On (Simplex)
Address 01 (e.g. 01 = Camera 1)
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