Baxall DVS14 Installation And Operating Manual

Dvs series desktop video switchers

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DVS Series Desktop Video Switchers
Installation and Operating Manual
Please read these instructions before installing your equipment

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  • Page 1 DVS Series Desktop Video Switchers Installation and Operating Manual Please read these instructions before installing your equipment...
  • Page 2 DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual IMPORTANT The first few pages of these instructions contain important information on safety and product conformity. Please read, and ensure that you understand this information before continuing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview ........................5 Rear Panel Connections ..................7 Connecting the Switcher ..................8 Alarm I/O Connector ....................9 DVS14 and DVS18 Operation ................10 DVS24A and DVS28A Operation ................11 The On-Screen Menu System ................13 Setup Menu ......................14 Titles Sub-Menu .....................
  • Page 4: Product Safety

    Before undertaking any installation or maintenance, the mains supply must be disconnected. • This product should only be used with the supplied +12V DC power supply (Baxall Reference PSU11 or PSU14). • Do not exceed the voltage and temperature limits given in the specifications.
  • Page 5: Overview

    DVS14 and DVS18 The DVS14 can be connected to four camera inputs whilst the DVS18 can be connected to eight. Both products are used to switch the images from these inputs onto one output monitor. Neither the DVS14 nor the DVS18 has alarm functionality.
  • Page 6 DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual OVERVIEW DVS24A and DVS28A The DVS24A can be connected to four camera inputs whilst the DVS28A can be connected to eight. They can also be connected to a second monitor. Like the main monitor, the second monitor can be used to show images from each of the camera inputs, and can be set to run automatic camera sequences.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Power Connector Power supply cable Video Video strain relief point Inputs Output DVS14 Power Connector Power supply cable Video Video strain relief point Inputs Output DVS18 Alarm I/O Connector Power Connector...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Switcher

    3. Connect cables from the cameras to the video input BNC sockets. The BNC sockets are numbered: • 1-4 on the DVS14 and DVS24A. • 1-8 on the DVS18 and DVS28A. 4. If you are using a switcher with alarm inputs (DVS24A or DVS28A) connect the Alarms I/O Connector.
  • Page 9: Alarm I/O Connector

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series ALARM I/O CONNECTOR The Alarm I/O Connector is a 15 way D-type connector located on the rear panel of the DVS24A and DVS28A. It allows the connection of both alarm inputs and alarm outputs to the switcher.
  • Page 10: Dvs14 And Dvs18 Operation

    DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual DVS14 AND DVS18 OPERATION On the front panel of the DVS14 and DVS18 Desktop Video Switchers is a numbered button corresponding to each camera input, and a button labelled Auto. Auto MENU AUTO Button...
  • Page 11: Dvs24A And Dvs28A Operation

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series DVS24A AND DVS28A OPERATION On the front panel of the DVS24A and DVS28A Desktop Video Switchers is a numbered button corresponding to each camera input, a button labelled Auto and a button labelled Spot. Auto MENU AUTO...
  • Page 12 DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual DVS24A AND DVS28A OPERATION When operating in Auto mode, the unit displays each camera input for a specific period of time before displaying the image from the next camera and so on. This period of time is known as the dwell time and when the sequence is being shown on the Main monitor, it can be adjusted for each camera individually using the on-screen menu system.
  • Page 13: The On-Screen Menu System

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM The DVS Series Desktop Video Switchers utilise an on-screen menu system to facilitate setup and adjustment. To enter the menu system, hold down the Number 1 and Auto buttons together until a menu appears on the main monitor.
  • Page 14: Setup Menu

    EXIT Ver x.x Ver x.x (For the DVS24A and DVS28A) (For the DVS14 and DVS18) Figure 10 - Setup Menu Key Lock Select this option to turn the keyboard lock function ON and OFF. If the keyboard is locked, an operator will be unable to switch from camera to camera or change modes. The only buttons that will have any effect will be the Number 1 button and Auto button, which when held together will open the menu system.
  • Page 15: Titles Sub-Menu

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series TITLES SUB-MENU The Titles sub-menu is used to edit the title for each camera input that is connected to the switcher. The screen position of each title can also be adjusted: TITLES RECEPTION STOREROOM CAR PARK CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5...
  • Page 16: Dwell Sub-Menu

    DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual DWELL SUB-MENU The Dwell sub-menu is used to specify the dwell time for each individual camera input when a sequence is performed on the main monitor. If the switcher is a DVS24A or DVS28A, this sub-menu is also used to set the global dwell time, which is applied to every camera input in a sequence on the second monitor (also called the spot monitor).
  • Page 17: Alarms Sub-Menu

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series ALARMS SUB-MENU The Alarms sub-menu is only available on the DVS24A and DVS28A switchers. This sub- menu is used to specify various options and settings concerning any alarm inputs that are connected to the switcher. ALARMS MODE TRANS...
  • Page 18 DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual ALARMS SUB-MENU CLEARED This item is used to specify what is shown on the main monitor once all alarm inputs are cleared. The options available are: Hold Images from the alarmed camera input will continue to be shown on the main monitor. Return The switcher will return the main monitor to the camera that was being shown before the alarm was activated.
  • Page 19: Mounting Instructions

    Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS A DVS Series Desktop Video Switcher can be permanently fixed to a suitable desktop or other worksurface. Referring to the diagram below: 1. Using the supplied template (on page 21 of this manual), drill three holes suitable for No.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    DVS Series Installation and Operating Manual SPECIFICATIONS Inputs and Outputs • DVS14: 4 video inputs, 1 video output (5 buttons) • DVS18: 8 video inputs, 1 video output (9 buttons) • DVS24A: 4 video inputs, 2 video outputs (6 buttons) •...
  • Page 21 Installation and Operating Manual DVS Series Max. Hole Size 3.8mm Ø 95mm 75.5mm Max. Hole Size 3.8mm Ø 75.5mm Max. Hole Size 3.8mm Ø ORIGINAL SCALE = 1:1 It is imperative that the dimensions on the supplied template are checked to ensure that the diagram has not been re-scaled by printing or copying.
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  • Page 24 Baxall Limited, Stockport, England. Visit our Web site: http://www.baxall.com Baxall Limited reserve the right to make changes to the product and specification of the product without prior notice to the customer. Issue 3 01/03 HB-DVS-3...

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