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Black 4-pin Mini-DIN female keystone coupler with rectangular white centre

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs IC-SMD4-BK 4-pin Mini-DIN female keystone connector

SKU CH-AB8V-RWRD9 MPN IC-SMD4-BK

A black 4-pin Mini-DIN female coupler snaps into standard keystone wall plates, surface-mount boxes or patch panels to route S-video cable through the home

  • ColorBlack
  • FeaturesThis 4-pin Mini-DIN (S-video) female coupler is designed to
  • Dimensions3" x 2" x 2"
  • Weight0.03 lbs.
  • Snap-in keystone fit for clean wall-plate installs
  • 4-pin Mini-DIN female passes S-video signals through
  • Black finish blends with standard plates and boxes
  • Lightweight at .03 lbs for easy handling
  • Available since 2013 for proven compatibility

Mini-DIN keystone coupler

The Nippon Labs IC-SMD4-BK is a 4-pin Mini-DIN female coupler that snaps into any standard keystone wall plate, surface mount box or patch panel. It provides a clean termination point for S-video cables in home-theatre or legacy AV installations. Installers and DIY enthusiasts use it to route analogue video signals through structured cabling without soldering or crimping. The black finish matches typical keystone hardware for a uniform appearance.

Passive thermal and power profile

As a purely passive mechanical coupler, the unit generates no heat and draws no electrical power during operation. Signal integrity depends entirely on the quality of the cables plugged into either side, so the device itself adds no noise, latency or voltage drop. There are no active components to fail, making it suitable for permanent in-wall installation where maintenance access is limited. The lightweight construction of .03 lbs places negligible stress on the mounting plate.

Keystone mounting convenience

The keystone footprint lets the coupler integrate directly into standard wall plates, surface-mount boxes or patch panels alongside data, audio or fibre keystones. No additional brackets, adhesives or tools are required beyond the usual keystone punch-down or snap-in action. This modular approach allows future reconfiguration by simply swapping the insert without rewiring the wall cavity. Buyers needing a non-keystone bulkhead or panel-mount connector will need a different form factor.

Highlights

  • Snap-in keystone fit for clean wall-plate installs
  • 4-pin Mini-DIN female passes S-video signals through
  • Black finish blends with standard plates and boxes
  • Lightweight at .03 lbs for easy handling
  • Available since 2013 for proven compatibility

Specifications

BrandNippon Labs
ModelIC-SMD4-BK
ColorBlack
FeaturesThis 4-pin Mini-DIN (S-video) female coupler is designed to snap into the standard keystone wall plate, surface mount box or patch panel.
It allows you to run home theater cable through the home easily.
Dimensions3" x 2" x 2"
Weight0.03 lbs.
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size109 × 72 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the IC-SMD4-BK into a standard keystone wall plate?

Align the coupler with the keystone opening and press firmly until the side tabs click into place; the common mistake is stopping before both tabs fully latch.

What maintenance or replacement will this Mini-DIN coupler need over time?

The passive connector has no moving parts, so only occasional dust removal from the ports is required; replace it if the housing cracks or pins bend.

What limit appears first when the coupler is used continuously for long S-video runs?

Signal degradation from the cable length itself becomes the limiting factor before the coupler introduces any measurable loss.

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