Home

USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics

Contents

1. Adjust the Store STO Use the 16 IN and 16 OUT headphone volume and recall RCL buttons to switch the with the VOLUME the status inputs to the outpute Connect a selected input to ALL he outpute disconnect an output OFF from an Input Operate via the front panel buttons RS 232 and R5 485 Overview 3 Overview The VS 162AVM is a high performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix switcher for composite video signals on BNC connectors and balanced stereo audio signals on detachable terminal block connectors The VS 162AVM forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers that includes but is not limited to the VS 1616A a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher and VS 162V a 16x16 video matrix switcher In particular the VS 162AVM features A built in high quality 3 5 inch LCD display and audio headphone output with volume control to conveniently monitor the video and audio of any channel before and after switching Excellent video performance which ensures that it remains transparent in almost any video application Broadcast quality specifications for audio bandwidth and levels and video bandwidth extends to well over 90MHz making the unit suitable for all video and audio applications Multi
2. Figure 7 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers See section 8 1 for how to set the DIP switches and section 9 for how to control this group of interconnected varied format 16x16 series switchers and other configurations 13 Understanding Addressing and System Modes 8 Understanding Addressing and System Modes To control multiple machines the VS 162AVM uses a system of addressing that includes hardware DIP switches and menu commands The DIP switches are used to set the MACHINE and menu commands are used to set the MACHINE ADDRESS Note the following e A standalone machine is always set to MACHINE 1 e When configuring multiple VS 162AVM units or a matrix of VS 162AVM machines the array is viewed as one large unit and the DIP switches of all machines are set to the same MACHINE However each machine is set to a unique MACHINE ADDRESS with a menu command on its display panel according to the addressing rule shown in 8 1 e When configuring a mix of different model machines each group of models receives a different MACHINE and each machine is set to a unique MACHINE ADDRESS see section 8 2 8 1 Setting the DIP Switches Configure the unit by setting the 8 DIP switches as defined in Figure 8 and Table 4 SYSTEM MODE SLAVE MODE i i RS 232 NULL MODEM A LRS 485 TERMINATION vvvy Tete 12345 67 8 Figure 8 Rear Panel DIP switches Yon 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIV
3. 3 Choose the appropriate COM port Be sure that 9600 Baud rate is chosen Click the File button 4 Locate the file 162 15 hex and click the Open button The filename appears in the lower part of the window in bold script 1 Electrically programmable and erasable 2 The number 15 in the file name indicates the version number 1 5 Be sure you receive the latest version and that it is a hex file 3 Refer to section 8 1 for full details 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 5 Press and hold the TAKE button while simultaneously turning on the POWER switch on the unit After a few seconds following the initial machine identification message the MATRIX display shows the following message Please release key TAKE 6 Release the TAKE button The TAKE LED flashes and the MATRIX display shows the following message Update program Please confirm lt TAKE gt 7 Press the TAKE button The MATRIX display shows the following message YOU will lose current SETUP Confirm lt TAKE gt 8 Press the TAKE button again The MATRIX display shows the following message Are you ABSOLUTELY sure Press TAKE to execute At this stage and at any time previously you can cancel the operation by pressing any button other than the TAKE button 9 Press the TAKE button once again The program starts working and the TAKE LED turns off The MATRIX display shows the fol
4. now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor that is ideal for the following typical applications e Any professional system requiring outstanding value in a 16x16 matrix e Production and duplication facilities e Rentalstaging applications security CCTV and home theater systems The package includes the following items e VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor e Power cord and rack ears e Windows based Kramer control software e This user manual e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals fr
5. number and the TAKE LED flashes The STATUS display shows the message out x from in y Where x is the output number and y is the input number 3 Press the second appropriate OUT button repeating step 1 above 4 Press the appropriate IN button repeating step 2 above 5 Continue with this OUT IN button sequence pressing the appropriate OUT and IN buttons as required You can also combine an OUT OFF or OFF OUT combination with this sequence 6 After completing the sequence press the TAKE button to confirm the actions The inputs switch to the respective outputs as the MATRIX display shows no digits flash and the TAKE LED lights 10 6 3 Switching One Input to All Outputs To switch one input to all the outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX display shows all the sets of 2 flashing digits each representing the present input number for that respective output flashing simultaneously The STATUS display shows the message all OUTs 2 Press the appropriate IN button This input switches to all the outputs and the MATRIX display shows the identical non flashing 2 digits representing that input number To switch one input to all the outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Continuously within the limit of the timeout approximately 30 seconds 2 That corresponds with the second OUT button 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VS 162AVM
6. 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 12 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 13 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 14 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 15 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 16 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first p
7. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above The TAKE LED flashes Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The selected input switches to all the outputs and the TAKE LED lights The MATRIX display shows the identical 2 non flashing digits representing that input number for all outputs 10 7 Clearing You can clear delete One output see section 10 7 1 Several outputs see section 10 7 2 All outputs see section 10 7 3 10 7 1 Clearing an Output To clear an output in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits representing the present input number for that specific output If the present input is clear the 2 flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display The STATUS display shows the message out x Where x is the output number Press the OFF button The input is cleared and the MATRIX display does not show any Input in its place The STATUS display momentarily shows the message out x reset Where x is the output number To clear an output in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the OFF button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits 00 instead of the previous 1 Clearing means disconnecting the output from any of the inputs and leaving it disconnected 2 For example pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9 3 You can press
8. COM port to the RS 232 in 9 pin D sub F port on the VP 43xl Next connect the RS 485 port on the VP 43xl to the RS 485 ports on the unit by connecting the A terminal of the VP 43xl to the t terminals of the switchers and B to terminals 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a Control Interface RS 232 IN R 232 OUT KRAMER TOOLS Interface Converter MACHINE ADDRESS 1 DIP 8 OFF VS 162AVM MACHINE ADDRESS 7 DIP 8 OFF VS 1616A MACHINE ADDRESS 2 DIP 8 ON Figure 12 An RS 485 Control Interface Setup 9 3 Configuring the Sync On the unit you can select one of the following as the sync input e EXTERNAL sync in BNC connector e INPUT 1 BNC connector e MTX Sync from Matrix RS 485 terminal block connector when using multiple machines 1 Refer to section 11 3 1 21 Connecting a Control Interface 9 4 Configure the sync via the SWITCHING METHOD Menu command setting When setting up multiple machines linking a common sync to all the machines may be necessary to facilitate simultaneous vertical interval switching Usually the easiest method is to choose the sync source from the first machine and then connect all the terminal block connectors In this case set the first machine to select the sync source from the external sync connector or from the INPUT 1 connector This sync is now available
9. a different OUT button to change the setup 1 Alternatively pressing 10 followed by 3 also enters the 3 2 VIDEO AUDIO or AFV 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VS 162AVM 10 8 2 Recalling Setups To recall a setting do the following 1 Press the RCL button The displays show the messages Enter SETUP number RECALL use two digit 01 60 xy Where xy are the OUT buttons Press the appropriate two OUT buttons using the OUTkeys 1 to 9 and 10 for 0 The OUTkeys function on a decimal basis and not on a positional basis For example to enter the 14 press 1 followed by 4 not 14 To enter the 3 press 3 followed by the TAKE button The memory recalls the setup The MATRIX display shows the flashing setup and the TAKE LED as well as the appropriate mode button flashes The STATUS display shows the message RECALL xy Where xy are the OUT buttons Preview the setup to decide if to implement it by pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button for video or audio setups in the BREAKAWAY mode Pressing the AFV button has no effect if setups are stored in the BREAKAWAY mode AFV button for setups in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO mode Pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button has no effect if setups are stored in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO mode If you decide not to implement the setup you can scan the other setups by pressing different OUT buttons To stop previewing the setups press
10. a non relevant button for example an IN button Press the TAKE button The specific setup is implemented If trying to recall an empty setup the MATRIX display would show a message saying that that particular setup is empty and would return you to step 1 above 1 Alternatively pressing 10 followed by 3 also enters the 3 2 VIDEO AUDIO or AFV 3 That is a setup for which no setup is actually stored 33 MENU Commands 11 MENU Commands You can press the MENU button up to 11 times in straight sequence to scan the range of commands LOCK front panel 2 yes gt TAKE next gt MENU Operational Control Change the current state by Follow the SYSTEM pressing the TAKE button yes gt TAKE next gt MENU SWITCHING METHOD setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU extended KEYBOARD setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU STORE RECALL setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU what to INDICATE yes gt TAKE next gt MENU Setup Commands Review the current setup by pressing the TAKE button several times as required Pressing the TAKE button lets you see how a command is setup wthout changing it COMMUNICATION setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU IR REMOTE setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU AUTO store current SETUP yes gt TAKE next gt MENU identify MACHINE yes gt TAKE next gt MEN
11. and system modes see section 8 Configuring a Standalone Switcher By default a single VS 162AVM unit is configured for e Composite video with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on BNC connectors and e Balanced stereo audio with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on detachable terminal block connectors as shown in Figure 4 to configure for unbalanced stereo audio see Figure 5 and Figure 6 1 All operations and the LCD MATRIX display relate to the video channel independently from audio 2 All operations and the LCD MATRIX display relate to the audio channel independently from video 3 All operations and the LCD MATRIX display relate to both the video and the audio channels Audio channels follow the video channels 4 Including the VS 1616A a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher 5 However for an unbalanced stereo audio input the output is always half of the input signal For example if the input is 6dB the output is 0dB 11 Configuring the VS 162AVM Configure your VS 162AVM unit as a standalone switcher as Figure 3 illustrates Composite Video Player 1 gt E Display Composite Video Display Recorder 1 Amplifier 16 Recorder 16 Player 16 Figure 3 Configuring the VS 162AVM as a Standalone Switcher 7 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output This section illustrates how to connect e A balanced stereo audio input output connection see Figure 4 e An unbalanced ster
12. e Several inputs to several outputs see section 10 6 2 e One input to all outputs see section 10 6 3 10 6 1 Switching one Input to one Output Pressing an OUT IN combination when your unit operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately To switch one input to one output AT ONCE mode 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits representing the present input number connected to that specific output If the present output is clear the 2 flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display The STATUS display shows the message out x 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within about 30 seconds the Timeout aborts the action 2 For example pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VS 162AVM Where x is the output number 2 Press the appropriate IN button The output switches to the input and the MATRIX display shows the Input instead of the flashing digits The STATUS display momentarily shows the message out x from in y Where x is the output number and y is the input number Pressing an OUT IN combination when your unit operates in the CONFIRM mode and the TAKE LED is lit requires user confirmation To switch one input to one output CONFIRM mode 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the appropriate IN button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashi
13. the video sources 21 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors 22 IN Terminal Blocks Connect to the audio sources 23 OUT Terminal Blocks Connect to the audio acceptors 24 g IN BNC Connector Connect to the external video sync source 25 a LOOP BNC Connector Connect to the SYNC IN connector on the next unit 26 TERM Button Press to terminate at 75Q or release for looping push in to terminate the sync line Release when the sync line extends to another unit 27 EXT extension KEYS Terminal Connect to an external keyboard remote unit Block Connectors 1 The VIDEO button is illuminated when the video breakaway mode is selected 2 The AUDIO button is illuminated when the audio breakaway mode is selected 3 In sections 10 and 11 the word Displays refers to the LCD MATRIX and STATUS displays Your Audio Video Router Feature Function 28 RS 485 Detachable Terminal PINS 1 and 2 are for vertical sync and Ground connection and Block Port PINS 3 and 4 are for RS 485 29 RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F Port Connect to the PC or the Remote Controller 30 RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub M Port Connect to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F port of the next unit in the daisy chain connection 31 SETUP DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the unit 32 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controlle
14. to All Outputs 10 7 Clearing 10 7 1 Clearing an Output Son fk Neme 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 19 19 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 29 26 26 27 28 29 29 Contents 10 7 2 Clearing Several Outputs 30 10 7 3 Clearing All Outputs 31 10 8 Storing and Recalling Setups 32 10 8 1 Storing Setups 32 10 8 2 Recalling Setups 33 11 MENU Commands 34 11 1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 35 11 2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway Mode 36 11 3 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting 38 11 3 1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 38 11 3 2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 39 11 4 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting 40 11 5 Setting the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 40 11 6 Choosing What to INDICATE 41 11 7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 42 11 8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 43 11 9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 43 11 10 Identifying the MACHINE 44 11 11 Choosing the Initial RESET 45 12 Flash Memory Upgrade 46 12 1 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 46 12 2 Upgrading the Firmware 46 13 Technical Specifications 49 14 Communication Protocol 49 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figures Figure 1 VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor Figure 2 Default DIP Switch Setup on a Single Machine Figure 3 Configuring the VS 162AVM as a Standalone Switcher Figure 4 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 Connecting the Unbala
15. x 2U W D H rack mountable 3 7 kg 8 2 Ibs approx Power cord null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software rack ears 14 Communication Protocol Table 7 lists the Protocol 2000 hexadecimal codes The communication parameters are 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Full details are available on our Web site www kramerelectronics com 3 This example assumes MACHINE 1 and node 0 49 Communication Protocol Table 7 Hex Table for the VS 162AVM OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 1 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 2 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 3 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8c 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 4 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 8
16. 2 control interface To operate the switcher at a range of up to 1000 meters use the RS 485 control interface 9 1 Connecting the RS 232 Control Interface Connect several switchers from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers and the control unit in an RS 232 daisy chain arrangement with or without using a null modem adapter as Figure 9 illustrates The RS 232 daisy chain switcher arrangement is transparent This lets you arrange the switchers from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers according to your requirements and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the MACHINE and or MACHINE ADDRESS You can connect any of the following e Two units with a null modem adapter see section 9 1 1 or without a null modem adapter see section 9 1 2 e The 9 pin D sub COM port of the PC to a unit with a null modem 1 Albeit with an LCD Display that does not illuminate 2 See section 7 2 17 Connecting a Control Interface adapter see section 9 1 3 or without a null modem adapter see section 9 1 4 J JI ej Null modem connection Set DIP 7 OFF cross connection or use VS 162V Null modem adapter 4 Set DIP 7 OFF VS 1616A Straight one to one connection Set DIP 7 ON VS 162AVM Set DIP 7 ON VS 1616A Figure 9 Connecting a PC to Four Units 9 1 1 Connecting Two Units with a Null Modem Adapter To co
17. 32 IN 9 pin D sub port on the unit 2 Set DIP 7 ON disabling null modem adapter use on the unit Connecting the RS 485 Control Interface Figure 10 defines the RS 485 connector PINOUT for external RS 485 control The RS 485 connector is also used if required for vertical sync RS 485 GROU VERTICAL SYNC TI SYN vii L_ L_ FOR RS 485 FOR RS 485 Figure 10 RS 485 Connector PINOUT 1 See section 8 1 Connecting a Control Interface To connect an RS 485 connector on one unit to an RS 485 connector on one or more other switchers from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers as Figure 11 illustrates 1 Connect the PIN on the first unit to the PIN on the second unit or other unit Connect the PIN on the first unit to the PIN on the second unit or other unit If shielded cable is used for an RS 485 connection connect the shield to the Ground PIN For details about how to configure the vertical sync if required refer to section 9 3 and Figure 17 in section 11 3 1 To another unit or controller VS 162AVM Vertical Sync and c aH e Oo d kaj D 5 p o 8 Ko 8 po D Y N Other 16x16 Series Matrix Switcher Unit To another unit Figure 11 Connecting the RS 485 Connectors Figure 12 illustrates the RS 485 line that connects To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP 43xl Interface Converter connect the PC s 9 pin D sub
18. 4 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 5 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 6 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 7 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 9 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 10 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 11 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90
19. E TECHNOLOGY Understanding Addressing and System Modes Table 4 DIP Switch Definitions DIP switch Function 1 4 Set the MACHINE see Table 5 in section 8 2 5 Enables ON or disables OFF the Follow SYSTEM mode 6 Enables ON or disables OFF the SLAVE mode in a multi channel configuration 7 Disables use of a null modem adapter with RS 232 OFF RS 232 connection via a null modem adapter ON RS 232 connection without a null modem adapter 8 RS 485 termination for first and last machine ON RS 485 line terminates with 110Q for others OFF RS 485 line is open 8 2 Setting the MACHINE To control a unit via RS 232 or RS 485 each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE Set the MACHINE on a unit according to Table 5 A valid MACHINE fis from 1 to 15 Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings MACHINE DIP SWITCH 2 3 4 1 ON JOFF OFF OFF 2 OFF JON OFF OFF 3 ON JON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF JON OFF 5 ON OFF JON OFF 6 OFF JON JON OFF 7 ON JON JON OFF 8 OFF OFF OFF ON 9 ON OFF OFF ON 10 OFF JON OFF JON 11 ON JON JOFF JON 12 OFF JOFF JON JON 13 ON JOFF JON JON 14 OFF JON JON JON 15 ON JON JON JON 1 See section 9 1 2 When using a single unit set the unit to MACHINE 1 15 Understanding Addressing and System Modes 8 3 8 4 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode The terms
20. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your Audio Video Router 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VS 162AVM in a Rack 6 Installing and Operating a Single VS 162AVM 7 Configuring the VS 162AVM 7 1 Configuring a Standalone Switcher 7 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 7 3 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 8 Understanding Addressing and System Modes 8 1 Setting the DIP Switches 8 2 Setting the MACHINE 8 3 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 8 4 Understanding the SLAVE Mode 9 Connecting a Control Interface 9 1 Connecting the RS 232 Control Interface 9 1 1 Connecting Two Units with a Null Modem Adapter 9 1 2 Connecting Two Units without a Null Modem Adapter 9 1 3 Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port with a Null Modem Adapter 9 1 4 Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port without a Null Modem Adapter 9 2 Connecting the RS 485 Control Interface 9 3 Configuring the Sync 9 4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION 10 Operating Your VS 162AVM 10 1 Startup Display 10 2 Preview Display 10 3 Using the Front Panel Buttons 10 4 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Mode 10 5 Confirming Settings 10 6 Switching 10 6 1 Switching one Input to one Output 10 6 2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 10 6 3 Switching One Input
21. M mode e You have an optional method to help avoid making a mistake e Every action requires user confirmation 1 Be aware that all audio configurations that differ from the video configurations are lost when returning to the audio breakaway mode after the AFV mode To store an audio configuration setup see section 10 8 1 2 Audio and video connections are the same and switch at the same moment at the beginning of the sync 3 For all actions except storing recalling setups 4 The CONFIRM mode is the default for storing recalling setups see section 11 5 25 Operating Your VS 162AVM 10 6 e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action e Protection is offered to prevent erroneous switching e You can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once to simultaneously switch several outputs To toggle between the AT ONCE default mode and the CONFIRM mode press the TAKE button In CONFIRM mode actions require user confirmation and the TAKE LED lights In AT ONCE mode Actions do not require user confirmation and the TAKE LED does not light When the TAKE LED flashes e You cannot toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes e You can execute the previous action by pressing the TAKE button e You can cancel the previous action by pressing a non relevant button for example the MENU button Switching You can switch e One input to one output see section 10 6 1
22. Reconnect the RS 232 IN and RS 232 OUT rear panel port connections as applicable Turn the POWER switch on the unit on again Observe the new version number that shows in the STATUS display Go to the Menu and restore your specific settings Prepare and store all necessary setups 1 Shows the dynamic progress upgrade of the checksum 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 13 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications of VS 1624VM INPUTS OUTPUTS MAX OUTPUT LEVEL BANDWIDTH 3dB DIFF GAIN DIFF PHASE K FACTOR SIN RATIO CROSSTALK all hostile CONTROLS COUPLING AUDIO THD NOISE AUDIO 2 HARMONIC POWER DIMENSIONS WEIGHT ACCESSORIES Video 16 composite video 1 Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors Audio 16 balanced audio 10kQ on detachable terminal block connectors Video 16 composite video 1 Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors Audio 16 balanced audio 50Q on detachable terminal block connectors Video 2 2 Vpp Audio 20dBm Video 90 MHz Audio gt 100 kHz lt 0 18 0 4 Deg lt 0 05 Video 76dB Audio 82dB unweighted Video lt 46dB 5MHz Audio 80dB 1kHz 41 selector switches RS 232 RS 485 IR remote dry keyboard extension 3 5 LCD preview display 1 4 headphone output with volume dial Video DC Audio AC 0 04 1kHz 0 002 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Imax 400mA 31VA 19 x 7
23. STO RCL mode current changed At once 11 6 Choosing What to INDICATE Choose what is displayed during regular operation between scrolling the switcher setup as Figure 18 illustrates and showing the AUDIO mode STATUS Ko STATUS g STATUS S S E E ELE Q fe LETS dhu S S x LT VVhen the AFV When the VIDEO button illuminates or AUDIO button illuminates AUDIO Follow Scrolling the Switcher Setup Figure 18 Choosing what to INDICATE To scroll the switcher setup instead of showing the AUDIO mode do the following 41 MENU Commands 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the What to INDICATE command The MATRIX display shows the message what to INDICATE yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages Use OUTkey to configure Current 1 scroll SETUP 2 AUDIO mode AUDIO 3 Press the OUT button The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Scroll switcher setup Current Press TAKE to execute AUDIO 4 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages display mode Current changed SETUP Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting Choose the response option reply or no reply To choose the No Reply response option for example do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the COMMUNICATION setting The MATRIX display shows the message COMMUNICATION setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press
24. U initial RESET yes gt TAKE next gt MENU Figure 16 Sequence of MENU Commands You can stop changing a setup at any time by pressing any IN button 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY MENU Commands 11 1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your unit Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the unit 1 Press the MENU button once The MATRIX display shows the message LOCK front panel yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The front panel locks and the displays momentarily show the messages Front panel LOCKED Keyboard LOCKED to unlock press MENU Pressing a front panel button has no effect but remote RS 232 and RS 485 commands function and show on the MATRIX display To unlock the VS 162AVM Either 1 Press the MENU button The MATRIX display shows the message to UNLOCK front panel press TAKE The TAKE LED flashes 2 Press the TAKE button The front panel unlocks and the MATRIX display momentarily shows the message Front panel UNLOCKED 1 Nevertheless even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS 232 or RS 485 serial remote controller or PC 2 After a few seconds the status of the unit replaces this message 3 This message appears continuously in the STATUS display until the front panel i
25. US displays relate to video or 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VS 162AVM 2 Press the AUDIO for audio control only button Ifthe AUDIO button illuminates all operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS displays relate to audio To set the AFV audio follow video mode in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels 1 Press the AFV button 2 Ifthe audio and video configurations are the same the AFV button illuminates All operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS displays relate to both the video and the audio channels 3 Ifthe audio configuration differs from the video configuration each of the following occurs simultaneously e The audio and video buttons flash in a fast alternating cycle e The TAKE LED flashes e Inthe MATRIX display digits that represent different audio video configurations flashes alternately For example the MATRIX display would show as the input for output 10 the flashing alternating digits 01 and 02 if IN 1 was routed to OUT 10 for video and IN 2 was routed to OUT 10 for audio 4 Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification reconfiguring the audio according to the video 10 5 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE mode or the CONFIRM mode In the AT ONCE default mode e Actions require no user confirmation e Execution is immediate e No protection is offered against changing an action in error In the CONFIR
26. audio follow video and audio breakaway are well known Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times need to switch independently For example e Non linear editing systems that sometimes combine video with analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio e Duplication systems that make Master tapes from programs with different formats composite analog component analog and component digital DIP 5 defines whether the unit communicates with other switchers via a common control line You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the Follow SYSTEM mode in standalone switcher applications You must set DIP 5 ON to enable the Follow SYSTEM mode in an interconnected varied format switcher application Refer to section 11 2 for a description of the MENU s Follow SYSTEM and Breakaway from SYSTEM modes Understanding the SLAVE Mode The SLAVE mode is only used for the multi channel video switcher configuration for example when joining together two units Two units could be configured as a 16x16 s Video Y C with 4 channel stereo audio One unit is used as the Master and the other unit is the Slave The Slave always follows the Master In the example the first unit is the Master with DIP 6 set OFF disabling the Slave mode and the second unit is the Slave with DIP 6 set ON enabling the Slave mode On the Slave unit the MATRIX and STATUS displays do not illuminate and th
27. d then the ALL button the order is irrelevant 31 Operating Your VS 162A VM 10 8 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store up to 60 settings in the non volatile memory with the ability to recall each of those settings Whenever a setup is stored and in whatever mode the following information is saved as an integral part of that stored setup e Video status e Audio status e Mode AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO or BREAKAVA Y 10 8 1 Storing Setups To store a setting do the following 1 Press the STO button The displays show the messages Enter SETUP number Store use two digit 01 60 xy Where xy are the OUT buttons 2 Press two OUT buttons using the OUTkeys 1 to 9 and 10 for 0 The OUTkeys function on a decimal basis and not on a positional basis For example to enter the 14 press 1 followed by 4 not 14 To enter the 3 press 3 followed by the TAKE button The setups shown in the displays flash In addition the TAKE LED and the appropriate mode button also flash The displays shovy the messages STORE this SETUP 2 Store YES TAKE xy 3 Press the TAKE button The memory stores the setup and the MATRIX display shows the message Setup xy stored Note saving a setup to a pre allocated setup prompts the message in the MATRIX display Setup already exists Press TAKE to overwrite Pressing the TAKE button replaces the stored setup with the current setup Alternatively press
28. e STATUS display shows this message Keyboard LOCKED 1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way 2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels 3 See section 7 1 4 See section 7 2 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a Control Interface However the STATUS display on the Slave unit dynamically shows all changes made from the Master unit which are implemented also on the Slave unit Front panel control is via the Master unit on which the front panel buttons are unlocked and both the MATRIX and STATUS displays illuminate 9 Connecting a Control Interface Connect a control interface RS 232 or RS 485 unless operating a unit as a standalone unit without any control device that is with control from the front panel or IR port and not via a remote controller or a PC The control interface must be identical on each switcher in the series of 16x16 matrix switchers either RS 232 or RS 485 One control interface suffices Do not use both RS 232 and RS 485 control interfaces in the same configuration For example in an interconnected varied format 16x16 switcher application if the switcher that connects to the PC connects via the RS 232 control interface each switcher must interconnect via the RS 232 control interface and not via the RS 485 control interface To operate the switcher at a range of up to 25 meters with a point to point connection use the RS 23
29. eo audio input connection see Figure 5 e An unbalanced stereo audio output connection see Figure 6 Figure 4 Connecting the Figure 5 Connecting the Figure 6 Connecting an Balanced Stereo Audio Unbalanced Stereo Unbalanced Stereo Input Output Audio Input Audio Output 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VS 162AVM 7 3 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers A major advantage of the VS 162AVM is that it belongs to the series of 16x16 matrix switchers and as such can interconnect with other switchers in the series This series includes but is not limited to the VS 1616A a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher and VS 162V a 16x16 video matrix switcher The block diagram in Figure 7 illustrates how to assemble an interconnected varied format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor MACHINE 1 a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher MACHINE 2 and a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher MACHINE 3 Each switcher has a unique MACHINE Control of the system is via the MACHINE 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switcher VS 162AVM Unit MACHINE 1 16x16 Digital Video Matrix Switcher VS 162V Unit MACHINE 2 16x16 Digital Audio Matrix Switcher VS 1616A Unit MACHINE 3 eee RS 485 or RS 232 Control interface CONTROL
30. from each side of the machine 5 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note e Insome models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the tack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it from http Awww kramerelectronics com Installing and Operating a Single VS 162AVM 6 Installing and Operating a Single VS 162AVM To install the VS 162AVM connect the following to the rear panel as required Video input and output cables Audio input and output cables Control interface cables between switcher units or PC or other controller as section 9 describes Set the DIP switches as section 8 1 describes Power cord Set the system variables using the MENU function as section 11 describes By default the VS 162AVM is setup for use as a single machine This means that it is A 16x16 composite video switcher and a 16x16 balanced stereo audio switcher are set to function by default in the audio follow video mode Switched during the vertical interval of the exter
31. in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range 59 to 45 C 41910 113 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensin 20 to 170 C 4 to 1589 F 5 to 95 RHL non condensing Q CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded ina reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable ora power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine How to Rack Mount To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws
32. ise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 162AVM away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your Audio Video Router Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS 162AVM Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the unit 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your Audio Video Router a Hoo ee aoe oe sje pass eee E R l MOOOOOCCOOOOO OO Figure 1 VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor se 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Audio Video Router Table 1 Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver LED The red LED illuminates when receiving signals from the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter 2 IR Receiver Receives signals from the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter 3 Preview Monitor Displays the video routed to output 16 4 MENU Button Press once to display the last LCD settings brightness contrast saturation 35 and sharpness each additional press scrolls through the menu items A E Button Increases the selected setting Q Button Decreases the last setting POWER But
33. it is set to the Follow SYSTEM mode and these units interconnect via an RS 232 and or RS 485 communication line To set the unit to function in the Follow SYSTEM mode 1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way 2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels 3 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series that include for example the VS 1616A a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher units and or the VS 162V a 16x16 video matrix switcher 4 Also applies to a VS 1616A unit 5 The unit changes its status immediately and goes to the Follow system mode 6 Or VS 1616A unit as well as other 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY MENU Commands 1 Press the MENU button twice The MATRIX display shows the message Follow the SYSTEM yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages set UNIT follow SYSTEM current Press TAKE to execute breakaway 3 Press the TAKE button again The MATRIX display momentarily shows this message followed by the status of the switcher and in the STATUS display the letter S is displayed behind the flashing cursor the UNIT is set in mode FOLLOW system If the status of the unit differs from that of the other unit s set the unit to the Follow SYSTEM mode The MATRIX display flashes the new status of the switcher and the TAKE LED flashes Pressing the TAKE butto
34. justments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co
35. lled a soft reset 3 Each unit ships in its factory default state that is a 16x16 audio video matrix with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output for example 1 to 1 45 Flash Memory Upgrade 12 Flash Memory Upgrade The main part of the unit firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes Download the up to date file from the Internet or obtain it from your dealer The following example shows how to install a file named for example 162 15 hex to the FLASH memory The current unit software version shows in the STATUS display as Figure 14 illustrates in section 10 1 12 1 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a unit connect e The COM port on your PC to the RS 232 IN port on the unit When simultaneously upgrading the firmware on several units e Connect the COM port on your PC to the RS 232 IN port on the first unit e Connect the RS 232 OUT port on the first unit to the RS 232 IN port on the second unit or another 16x16 unit e Connect all 16x16 units that you want to upgrade in this way linking them in a daisy chain connection e Set DIP 7 according to whether or not a null modem connection is being used 12 2 Upgrading the Firmware Install and run the K Sender program on your PC 2 Open the K Sender program The File COM Port Sender window opens
36. lowing message ERASE flash MEMORY Please wait 10 After a few seconds the FLASH memory is erased and the MATRIX display shows the following message Ready for receiving Start transmission from PC Note If upgrading the firmware on more than one unit be sure to perform the above steps 5 to 9 on each unit before continuing 11 From your PC s K Sender program click the Send button The color of the Send button changes to red and numbers appear 1 Upgrading firmware resets your unit to the factory default This includes erasing all setups 47 Flash Memory Upgrade dynamically inside the blue line The displays on the unit show the messages Transfer may take minutes 2 080756 Please wait 12 Observe the PC monitor and the unit MATRIX and STATUS displays After about 30 seconds the program installation completes the color of the Send button ceases to be red and the numbers inside the blue line disappear The displays on the unit show the messages Program replaced Z 16608D successfully 16608D 13 After about 3 seconds the displays show the messages Turn unit OFF reconnect Z 16608D cables and turn ON 16608D 14 Verify that the checksum for example X 16608D is the same on both lines If not repeat the firmware upgrade process from the beginning 15 You have successfully replaced the previous program and upgraded to the latest Kramer firmware version Turn the POWER switch on the unit off
37. ments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 9 So SETE Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000629 REV 2
38. n implements all the changes to the same state as the rest of the system placing the switcher in the Follow SYSTEM mode To set the unit to function in the Breakaway from SYSTEM mode 1 Press the MENU button twice The MATRIX display shows the message FOLLOW the system yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages BREAKAWAY from system current Press TAKE to execute follow SYS 3 Press the TAKE button again The MATRIX display shows the message the UNIT is set in mode BREAKAWAY from system 1 Pressing a different button cancels the operation and the switcher remains in its previous state 37 MENU Commands 11 3 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting Section 11 3 1 describes the SWITCHING METHOD settings for standalone units and large matrices Section 11 3 2 describes how to configure a SWITCHING METHOD 11 3 1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings Setting the unit as a Stand Alone UNIT provides a choice of three SWITCHING METHOD settings e NoVIS switching occurs immediately after completion of front panel or dry contact operation or immediately after receiving an RS 232 or RS 485 command or an IR command The switching is independent of the vertical reference e EXT external sync switching occurs during the vertical interval of the video reference signal connected to the IN SYNC connector this signal should be properly terminated via the TERM b
39. nal reference In particular be sure that the DIP switches are set as Figure 2 illustrates see section 8 1 for further details L MACHINE 1 Figure 2 Default DIP Switch Setup on a Single Machine To operate a single machine see Table 3 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your unit 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VS 162AVM Table 3 Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine To perform this command Press Set breakaway mode VIDEO Set breakavvay mode AUDIO Set audio follovv video mode AFV Connect an input vvith an output OUT IN Clear disconnect a specific output OUT OFF Clear disconnect all outputs ALL OFF Connect all outputs to a specific input ALL IN Store a setup STO OUT TAKE Recall a setup RCL OUT TAKE Lock front panel MENU TAKE Unlock front panel TAKE TAKE Change default setup Press the Menu button several times until you reach the appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions 7 1 Configuring the VS 162AVM Using the VS 162AVM unit and or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series you can assemble the following kinds of systems e A standalone switcher see section 7 1 e A system of interconnected switchers see section 7 2 Note When configuring multiple units each unit must have an address For an explanation on addressing
40. nced Stereo Audio Input Figure 6 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 7 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Figure 8 Rear Panel DIP switches Figure 9 Connecting a PC to Four Units Figure 10 RS 485 Connector PINOUT Figure 11 Connecting the RS 485 Connectors Figure 12 An RS 485 Control Interface Setup Figure 13 Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS Connector Figure 14 Default Startup Status Display Sequence Figure 15 Display Menu Figure 16 Sequence of MENU Commands Figure 17 Choosing the MTX SYNC from Matrix Setting Figure 18 Choosing what to INDICATE Figure 19 Machine Identification Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine DIP Switch Definitions Machine DIP switch Settings Technical Specifications of VS 162AVM Hex Table for the VS 162AVM 10 12 12 12 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 34 39 41 44 11 15 15 49 50 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models 1
41. ng SYNC LOOP G O Choose OUTkey 4 to configure MTX SWITCHING METHOD setting RS 485 SYNC LOOP TERM Figure 17 Choosing the MTX SYNC from Matrix Setting 11 3 2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD To choose a SWITCHING METHOD setting do the following 1 Press the M Kon until you reach the SWITCHING METHOD setting The MATRIX display shows the message SWITCHING METHOD setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages Use OUTkey to configure Current 1 noVIS 2 EXT 3 INT 1 4 MTX External 3 Press an OUT button from 1 2 3 or 4 For example OUT button 3 to set the internal sync configuration The TAKE LED flashes and the MATRIX display shows the message Press TAKE to configure from INTERNAL Input 1 4 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages 1 Indicating that the machine is currently set to the external switching method setting 39 MENU Commands SWITCHING METHOD current changed From In 1 11 4 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting Section 9 4 describes how to connect a remote keyboard Activate or deactivate it by setting the extended Keyboard setting ON or OFF To set the extended KEYBOARD mode do the following 1 Press the MENU button until reaching the extended Keyboard setting The MATRIX display shows the message Extended KEYBOARD setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 P
42. ng digits representing the input number and the TAKE LED flashes The STATUS display shows the message out x from in y Where x is the output number and y is the input number 3 Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The output switches to the input and the TAKE LED lights 10 6 2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs In the AT ONCE mode you need to execute each OUT IN combination separately see section 10 6 1 When switching many inputs to many outputs it is recommended to toggle to the CONFIRM mode In the CONFIRM mode you can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once simultaneously switching several inputs to several outputs To switch several inputs to several outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit do the following 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits representing the previous input number for that specific output If the previous input is clear the 2 1 Continuously within the limit of the timeout approximately 30 seconds 2 For example pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9 27 Operating Your VS 162A VM flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display The STATUS display shows the message out x Where x is the output number 2 Press the appropriate IN button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits representing the input
43. nnect two units using a null modem adapter provided with the machine default 1 Connect a flat cable between the RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub port on the first unit and the null modem adapter that attaches to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port on the second unit 2 On the second unit set DIP 7 OFF enabling null modem adapter use 1 Straight one to one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins 2 3 and 5 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a Control Interface 9 1 2 9 1 4 9 2 Connecting Two Units without a Null Modem Adapter To connect two units without using a null modem adapter 1 Connect a flat cable between the RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub port on the first unit and the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port on the second unit 2 On the second unit set DIP 7 ON disabling null modem adapter use Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port with a Null Modem Adapter To connect the 9 pin D sub COM port of a PC to a unit using a null modem adapter 1 Connect a flat cable between the 9 pin D sub COM port of a PC and the null modem adapter that attaches to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port on the unit 2 Set DIP 7 OFF enabling null modem adapter use on the unit Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port without a Null Modem Adapter To connect the 9 pin D sub COM port of a PC to a unit without using a null modem adapter 1 Connect a flat cable between the 9 pin D sub COM port of a PC and the RS 2
44. nsequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine PO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 51 LA For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions com
45. om our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com l Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside 4 Connect the inputs 2 Connect the outputs Composite Video Player 1 x Display Composite Video Display Recorder 1 Amplifier 16 Recorder 16 Player 16 Step 3 Turn the power ON Continues on next page 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started Step 4 Operate the machine see section 10 Connect monitoring for video or audio only settings Preview Monitor displays Output 16 POWER turns on Monitor MENU adjusts monitor settings Press AFV for Read the connections Use MENU to Audio Follows land the status on the scan and enter Video 17 segment display commands
46. p automatically that is whether to save the machine s status on power down so that it returns to the same status after cycling power To save the current setup automatically when set OFF do the following 1 After enabling the IR REMOTE control command remotely control the unit via the RC IR3 remote control transmitter pointed at the remote receiver on the machine s front panel item in Figure 1 2 You can download the RC IR3 user manual at http www kramerelectronics com 43 MENU Commands Press the MENU button until you reach the AUTO Store Current SETUP command The MATRIX display shows the message AUTO store current SETUP yes gt TAKE next gt MENU Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages OUTkey 1 no AutoSave current 2 AutoSave CURRENT setup NO save Press the OUT button 2 The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Auto store CURRENT setup Current Press TAKE to execute NO save Press the TAKE button again The displays show the messages AUTOSAVE mode Current changed AutoSave 11 10 Identifying the MACHINE Display essential information the product name and version number to identify your machine for example for technical support purposes To identify your machine do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the Identifying the MACHINE command The MATRIX display shows the message identify MACHINE yes gt TAKE next g
47. ple SYNC options that make it appropriate for a wide range of applications with glitch free transitions It produces glitch free transitions when sources share a common reference sync In addition the VS 162AVM Can be configured into a Kramer multi signal switcher system including digital and analog video digital and analog audio and RS 422 control switchers When integrated in a system all units switch in true audio follow video mode Both audio follow video and breakaway modes are available Recalls up to 60 configuration setups via the non volatile memory and provides for an unlimited quantity of setups when using the Kramer control software on your PC Includes an alphameric LCD display to clearly view the switching status and operate the menus and setup With its FLASH memory lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version via Internet download 1 As it switches during the vertical interval KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Audio Video Router The VS 162AVM can be controlled Using the front panel buttons Remotely by RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller Remotely from the Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Via external contact closure push buttons To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated no
48. r instead of using the front panel IR receiver 33 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 34 Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 41 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external machine This distance IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with 4 three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 If the unit is not the first unit in the line connects to the RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub F port of the previous unit in the line 2 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the VS 162AVM only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed See section 4 1 3 Model C A35M IRR 50 4 Model C A35M A35F 50 5 P N 505 70434010 S KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS 162AVM in a Rack Installing the VS 162AVM in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack Before installing
49. ress the TAKE button The displays show the messages Outkey 1 External keys OFF current 2 External keys ON X key ON 3 Press the OUT button to deactivate the External keys The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Turn OFF external keys current Press TAKE to execute X key ON 4 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages External Keyboard mode current changed X key OFF 11 5 Setting the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD Mode Choose one of these STORE RECALL KEYBOARD modes e At ONCE mode in which setups are stored recalled immediately without the need for user confirmation e CONFIRM mode in which storing recalling setups require user confirmation The CONFIRM mode is the default for storing recalling setups and is recommended to prevent erroneously storing recalling of setups 1 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated 2 The AT ONCE mode is the default for all actions except storing recalling setups 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY MENU Commands To set the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD mode to the AT ONCE mode instead of the CONFIRM default mode do the following 1 Press the MENU button until reaching the STORE RECALL setting The MATRIX display shows the message STORE RECALL setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button and choose the appropriate Outkey 1 for the AT ONCE mode Outkey 2 is for the CONFIRM mode The displays show the messages
50. reviously routed to OUT 9 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VS 162AVM Where x is the output number Press the second appropriate OUT button by repeating step 1 above Repeat step 2 above Continue with this OUT OFF button sequence pressing the appropriate OUT buttons and the OFF as required The MATRIX display shows the sets of 2 flashing digits representing the present input number for each specific output After completing the sequence press the TAKE button to confirm the actions The inputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights The MATRIX display does not show any Input in its place 10 7 3 Clearing All Outputs To clear all outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX display shows all the sets of 2 flashing digits each representing the present input number connected to that respective output flashing simultaneously The STATUS display shows the message all OUTs Press the OFF button All the outputs are cleared and the MATRIX display momentarily shows the message Reset ALL connections my To switch one input to all the outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the OFF button The TAKE LED flashes and the MATRIX display shows the message Reset ALL Press TAKE to execute 3 Press the TAKE button to confirm All the outputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights 1 You can press the OFF button first an
51. s unlocked AIR and Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS commands are also blocked 5 Switching the power off and on again also unlocks the front panel 35 MENU Commands 1 Press the TAKE button twice The front panel unlocks and the same messages show as in steps 1 and 2 above 11 2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway Mode The terms audio follow video and audio breakaway are well known Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times need to switch independently For example e Non linear editing systems that sometimes combine video with analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio e Duplication systems that make Master tapes from programs with different formats composite analog component analog and component digital When the Follow SYSTEM command is selected the unit automatically switches in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO AFV mode and the AFV button illuminates When the BREAKAWAY from video command is selected the Video or the Audio button illuminates the unit automatically switches in the Breakaway From SYSTEM mode When the unit functions in the e Follow SYSTEM mode the unit switches with other 16x16 matrix switchers implementing the same action simultaneously e Breakaway from SYSTEM mode the unit functions independently implementing an action independently of the others The unit functions in the Follow SYSTEM mode if at least one other un
52. t MENU Press the TAKE button The MATRIX display as Figure 19 illustrates shows the message MATRIX _ _ STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Software VS 162AVM AUDIO VIDEO MATRIX Ver 1 5 12 13 1 15 16 Figure 19 Machine Identification 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY MENU Commands 11 11 Choosing the Initial RESET Choose to reset the machine to the Current status reloads the current setup Factory default resets to the pre installed factory default state Each VS 162AVM unit ships in its factory default To reset the machine do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the initial RESET command The MATRIX display shows the message initial RESET yes gt TAKE next gt MENU Press the TAKE button The MATRIX display shows the message Outkey 1 Current status 2 Factory default Press the OUT button 2 for example to reset to the factory default The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Reset to factory default WARNING Press TAKE to execute Press the TAKE button again The displays show the messages Reset to factory default WARNING confirm by pressing OUT 7 Press the OUT 7 The machine resets to the factory default and the displays show the first messages of the reloading progress as Figure 19 illustrates 1 Without having to switch the power off and on 2 Sometimes ca
53. the OFF button first and then an OUT button the order is irrelevant 29 Operating Your VS 162A VM 2 flashing digits and the TAKE LED flashes The STATUS display shows the message out x reset Where x is the output number 3 Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The input is cleared and the TAKE LED lights The MATRIX display does not show any Input in its place 10 7 2 Clearing Several Outputs To clear several outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits representing the present input number for that specific output If the present output is clear the 2 flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display The STATUS display shows the message out x Where x is the output number 2 Press the OFF button The output is cleared and the MATRIX display does not show any Input in its place The STATUS display momentarily shows the message out x reset Where x is the output number To clear several outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the OFF button The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits 00 instead of the previous 2 flashing digits and the TAKE LED flashes The STATUS display shows the message out x reset 1 Continuously within the limit of the timeout approximately 30 seconds 2 For example pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was p
54. the TAKE button The MATRIX display shows the message Use OUT key to configure 1 REPLY 2 No Reply 3 Press the OUT button 2 The TAKE LED flashes and the displays shovy the messages Set serial port NO reply Current Press TAKE to execute Reply 4 Press the TAKE button again The displays show the messages SWITCHER RESPONSE Current changed No reply 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY MENU Commands 11 8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control Set the IR REMOTE control to enable remote control of the 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor using the Kramer Infrared Remote Control Device Refer to the Infrared Remote Control Device user manual for full details To set the MACHINE press keys 1 This sets MACHINE 1 To enable IR REMOTE control when set OFF do the following 1 Press the MENU button until reaching the IR REMOTE setting The MATRIX display shows the message IR REMOTE setting yes gt TAKE next gt MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages Outkey 1 Infrare REMOTE OFF current 2 InfraredREMOTE ON remote OFF 3 Press the OUT button 2 The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Turn ON infrared REMOTE Current Press TAKE to execute remote OFF 4 Press the TAKE button again The displays show the messages Infrared REMOTE mode Current changed remote ON 11 9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP Choose whether or not to save the current setu
55. to the other machines via the RS 485 terminal block connector as Figure 10 and Figure 11 illustrate Select the MTX sync on the other machines that receive that sync Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION Connecting the contact closure switches to the Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS connector enables you to route an input to an output by remote control from a distance of up to 1000 meters These IN and OUT keys are expandable Figure 13 illustrates how to connect the Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS 123456 78 9101112 13141516 z 3 al il eee AN eee een e ion OUT 1 anj PELE ef SER lul kla Te SN on I i COUT 2 N 16 OUT 16 IN OUT Figure 13 Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS Connector To use the Keyboard Extension activate the extended KEYBOARD setting Menu command as section 11 4 describes 1 Refer to section 11 3 2 Add an unlimited number of push buttons to the existing keys in parallel by attaching one end of the push button to the corresponding number and the other end to the IN or OUT terminal 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VS 162AVM 10 10 1 10 2 Operating Your VS 162AVM Operate your VS 162AVM via e The front panel buttons as this section describes e RS 232 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a
56. ton Turns the LCD display on and off 5 VOLUME Knob Adjusts the audio level of the headphones 6 PHONES Va Connector Jack for connecting the headphones to audio 16 output 7 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button connects that input to all outputs 8 VIDEO Button When selected actions relate to video independently from audio 9 OFF Button An OFF OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 10 AUDIO Button When selected actions relate to audio independently from video 11 STO Button Stores the current setting in the non volatile memory 12 AFV Button When selected actions relate to video and audio channels Audio channels follow the video channels and the AFV button is illuminated 13 RCL Button Recalls a setup from the non volatile memory 14 LCD MATRIX Display Displays the selected input s switched to the output s above or below the corresponding OUTPUT label and user interface messages 15 LCD STATUS Display Displays the matrix status 16 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched 1 to 15 Preview 16 connects the input to the preview monitor 17 IN Buttons Select the input to switch to the output 1 to 16 18 MENU Button Recall and navigate the menu points for matrix setting 19 TAKE Button Used to confirm and complete setup and switching Table 2 Rear Panel Features Feature Function 20 IN BNC Connectors Connect to
57. touch screen system PC or other serial controller see section 14 e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter e Contact closure switches connected to the keyboard extension e An external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller Startup Display After switching on the power the MATRIX and STATUS displays show the following screen MATRIX _ STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Software INPUT VS 162AVM AUDIO MIDEO MATRIX Ver 1 5 OUTPUT 9 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 Figure 14 Default Startup Status Display Sequence After a few seconds the MATRIX display shows the current OUT and IN connections The contents of the STATUS display depend on the current switcher setup To choose what to indicate on the status display see section 11 6 Preview Display The preview display with its headphone output lets you see and hear the contents of any video or audio input that is currently connected to output 16 Output 16 is also available for regular output with the same specs as all the other outputs The regular video output and the preview display switch in parallel as well as the audio output The Preview 16 output is manually controlled it does not switch automatically and switches the same way as all the other outputs This includes remote operations 1 Version 1 5 is shown in the Stat
58. urchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical ad
59. us Display as an example text in the matrix display may vary according to machine settings 23 Operating Your VS 162AVM 10 3 10 4 Depending on environmental light conditions the preview display can be adjusted with the small black pushbuttons on right of the display Each press of the MENU button highlights the BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION and SHARPNESS settings see Figure 15 The and buttons adjust each setting The preview display can be turned ON or OFF with the POWER pushbutton The display headphone volume is adjusted with the VOLUME knob I Contrast IIllliilk 1 Saturat i onllillii i Sharpness Wiii Figure 15 Display Menu Using the Front Panel Buttons You can use the front panel buttons to operate the following functions e Switch video audio signals in the BREAKA WAY or AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO modes see section 10 4 e Choose the AT ONCE or CONFIRM modes see section 10 5 You can switch see section 10 6 and clear see section 10 7 e One input to one output e Several inputs to several outputs e One input to all outputs Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Mode You can switch video audio signals in one of two ways either BREAKAWAY or AVF To set the BREAKAWAY mode in which video and audio channels switch independently either 1 Press the VIDEO for video control only button Ifthe VIDEO button illuminates all operations and the LCD MATRIX and STAT
60. utton e INT 1 internal sync switching occurs during the vertical interval of the video reference signal connected to IN 1 Setting the unit as a Large Matrix instead of as a Stand Alone UNIT provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings e NoVIS EXT or INT 1 as described above e MTX SYNC from Matrix the vertical interval of the video reference selected on one unit in the Large Matrix system is present on the SYNC RS 485 terminal block connector This reference signal applies to all switchers in the multi switcher system and facilitates switching all VS 162 VS 1616 series units simultaneously To choose the MTX SYNC from Matrix setting as the example in Figure 17 illustrates e Connect the RS 485 terminal block connectors between each switcher in the multi switcher system e Connect and set the video reference signal on one of the video units to EXT external sync or INT 1 internal sync 1 Item lin Figure 1 2 Item 3 in Figure 1 3 Item 5 in Figure 1 4 This sets the matrix sync configuration from another Master machine 5 Via a straight connection of all 4 PINS 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY MENU Commands e Set the video reference on the other video units to the MTX SYNC from Matrix setting Video Reference EXT external sync IN G O Choose OUTkey 2 to configure EXT M SWITCHING METHOD setting Choose OUTkey 4 to configure MTX SWITCHING METHOD setti

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Owner 1110250125.indb  Sony SRS-NWGU50 User's Manual  Autoclavable Vessel System User Manual  Samsung SGH-C240 Керівництво користувача  AndFlmsg User`s Manual For Version 1.2.0 Flmsg    Series PD English User`s Manual Rev A  Original-Montageanleitung und Betriebsanleitung für Antriebe der  900 Deluxe Dual Fuel User's Manual  GUIA DOCENTE Titulación Máster en Ingeniería Ambiental  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file