Axis Communications user manual Rear panel, Axis 243SA Product description

	AXIS 243SA - Product description 9
Note:	• If the video source is to be connected in parallel with other equipment, disable the
	input termination by turning the corresponding DIP switch to the up position (OFF). Failure
	to do so may cause reduced image quality.

•The AXIS 243SA supports conversion between composite video and Y/C (S-Video) using a Y/C to BNC cable (not supplied).

Control Button - Press this button to restore the factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the factory default settings, on page 59, or to install the video server using AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service (See the Axis Video Server Installation Guide).

Video Input - The video input is connected using a coax/BNC connector. Physical connections made using 75 ohm coaxial video cable have a recommended maximum length of 800 feet (250 meters).

Video Output - Loop-through connection to the video signal from the Video In connector. Terminated with a coaxial/BNC connector. Allows direct connection of an external monitor for example. Set DIP switch to OFF when in use.

Line Out - Mono audio output (line level), which can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached.

Line/Mic In - Single 3.5 mm input for a mono microphone, or line level mono signal (only the left channel is used from a stereo signal).

Rear panel

12-pin I/O terminal	Network	RS-232
connector	connector
		connector

Power adapter connector

Serial number on underside label

Power adapter connector - For connection of the power adapter.

I/O terminal connector - The I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to one digital transistor output, one digital input, and an RS-485 interface. See Unit connectors, on page 60 for more information.

Note: The I/O terminal connector also provides an auxiliary connection point for DC power.