I N S TA L L AT I O N / O P E R AT I O N VA6200 Series Sequential Switcher C841M-A (7/02)
CONTENTS Section Page IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 MODELS ......................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be observed. 1. Installation and servicing should be done only by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes. 2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X ,6 or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and it must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture. 3. Use only replacement parts recommended by Pelco.
INSTALLATION 1. Remove the cover from the switcher. 2. Set the jumpers as required for your application. Refer to Figure 1 and Table A. 3. Replace the cover. 4. Place the unit on a flat surface or install it in an equipment rack using the appropriate rack-mount kit. 5. Make all equipment connections to the switcher. Refer to Figure 2. Refer to Table B for the type of coaxial cable to use. Only MON 2 output is Coaxitron compatible.
Table A.
Figure 2. Fixed Cameras with Terminated Inputs Figure 3.
Figure 4. Movable Cameras with Terminated Inputs and Coaxitron Control Figure 5.
Figure 6.
OPERATION To operate the VA6200 Series Switcher: 1. 2. 3. Plug in the power cord. Select the monitor by pushing the MON 1 or MON 2 button. Press a camera button to view video from the corresponding camera. SEQUENCING To run a sequence: 1. 2. Select a monitor by pushing the MON 1 or MON 2 button. Press the SEQ button. The camera LEDs light one at a time to indicate the corresponding camera is connected to the monitor. If a camera’s LED is not lit, it has been programmed to bypass the sequence.
DWELL TIME The time between switching from one camera to another is known as the dwell time. The dwell time can be set differently for each camera or it can be set the same (global) for all cameras on a monitor. To check the dwell time: 1. Select a camera by pressing the button for that camera. 2. Press the camera button again. A number appears on the monitor indicating the dwell time from 1 to 60 seconds. To set the dwell time: 1. Press the MON 1 button. 2.
ALARMS The alarm inputs must be enabled or disabled if you connected alarms on the switcher to them. To enable or disable alarms: 1. Press the MON 1 button. 2. Press the recessed ALARM switch. The switch toggles the alarm inputs on and off. When the ON LED is lit, the alarm inputs are enabled. When the ON LED is out, the alarm inputs are disabled. The switch enables or disables all alarm inputs. 3. Press the MON 2 button, then press the ALARM switch to enable or disable the alarms for monitor 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION No power Video output quality poor (Examples: Squiggly video, poor contrast, picture not centered) Check the fuse . Check jumper settings (Refer to Figure 1, Table A). Locked system or sequencing not working as desired Reset the switcher. There are two types of reset operations: 1. Restart operation without erasing any programmed settings or sequences.
SPECIFICATIONS C841M-A (7/02) VIDEO Inputs: Terminating (75 ohms) or looping (high impedance) NTSC and PAL compatible Outputs Monitor 1: Monitor 2: 75 ohms 75 ohms; half duplex (Coaxitron® compatible). Requires field jumper change Gain: Unity Dwell: Camera dwell independently adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds nominal Frequency Response: 10 MHz Maximum Signal Level: 1.
GENERAL Construction Chassis: Cover: Panel: Steel, zinc plated Steel, textured black enamel Aluminum, with LEXAN® overlay Dimensions VA6204 Series: VA6208 Series: VA6212 Series: VA6220 Series: 1.75 (H) x 5.50 (W) x 9.25 (D) inches (4.44 x 13.97 x 23.49 cm) 1.75 (H) x 8.75 (W) x 11.75 (D) inches (4.44 x 22.23 x 29.84 cm) 1.75 (H) x 14.25 (W) x 9.25 (D) inches (4.44 x 36.19 x 23.49 cm) 1.72 (H) x 17.47 (W) x 8.78 (D) inches (4.37 x 44.37 x 22.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION The above warranty provides the Dealer with specific legal rights. The Dealer may also have additional rights, which are subject to variation from state to state. WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment.
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