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Accessory Installation and Configuration
15-10 SkyView System Installation Guide - Revision AA
Video quality of analog video devices such as cameras that output composite or S-
Video is extremely sensitive to the quality of cable used. It is recommended to use
high quality video cable for the connection between the video source (especially a
camera) and the Video Input Adapter.
Installation
The Video Input Adapter is small and light, and therefore does not have any built-in mounting
hardware. You should ensure that it is installed and secured in a manner that will provide for
reliable operation. Take care to not damage the connector that mates the Video Adapter’s body
and its S-video / composite video input cable assembly.
The Video Input Adapter is supplied with a USB extension cable. The intent is to mount the
Video Input Adapter in a suitable location behind the panel, in reasonable proximity to the
SkyView display, and route the USB extension cable to the SkyView display and plug it into one
of the two USB connectors on the back of the SkyView display. (It is not recommended to plug
the Video Input Adapter into the USB cable connected to the 37-pin connector.) If the supplied
USB extension cable is unsuitable for your installation, another (longer) USB cable may be
substituted.
If video extension cables are used, consider using heat shrink tubing over the extension cable
connectors to minimize the possibility of the connectors migrating loose over time.
Setup Configuration
Unlike the typical “plug and play” experience with USB devices, a SkyView display only checks
for a Video Input Adapter connected during bootup. If your SkyView display is powered on
when you connect the Video Input Adapter, reboot the SkyView display (push buttons 1+2+5
simultaneously) for the Video Input Adapter to be recognized.
When the SkyView display has recognized the Video Input Adapter, a small blue indicator will
illuminate on the Video Input Adapter.
To configure the Video Input Adapter:
SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP >
VIDEO INPUT >
 NTSC COMPOSITE – Your video source is connected to the Composite (Yellow RCA)
connector and it complies with NTSC (US analog video standard)
 PAL COMPOSITE – Your video source is connected to the Composite (Yellow RCA)
connector and it complies with PAL (non-US analog video standard)
 NTSC S-VIDEO – Your video source is connected to the S-Video (Mini-DIN) connector and
it complies with NTSC (US analog video standard)