Kramer VS-162V User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-162V

16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Starte d 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3 Overview 3
4 Your Video Matrix Switcher 4

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 7

5 Installing the VS-162V in a Rack 8
6 Installing and Operating a Single VS-162V - Overview 9
7 Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Sw itcher 10

7.1 Configuring the Standalone VS-162V 10

7.1.1 Configuring a 16x16 Composite Video Switcher 10

7.1.2 Configuring an 8x8 s-Video (Y/C) Switcher 11

7.1.3 Configuring a 5x5 YUV/RGB Switcher 12

7.1.4 Configuring a 4x4 RGBS Switcher 12

7.2 Configuring 16x16 Multi-Channel Video Switchers 13

7.2.1 Configuring a 2-Unit 16x16 Y/C Switcher 13

7.2.2 Configuring a 3-Unit 16x16 YUV/RGB Switcher 14

7.2.3 Configuring a 4-Unit 16x16 RGBS Switcher 15

7.3 Configuring a Multi-Unit Matrix Switcher 15

7.3.1 Configuring a 32x16 Switcher 16

7.3.2 Configuring a 32x32 Switcher 17

7.4 Configuring a System of Interconnected Switchers 18

8 Understanding Addressing and System Modes 20

8.1 Setting the DIP-Switches 20

8.2 Setting the MACHINE # 21

8.3 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS # 21

8.4 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 21

8.5 Understanding the SLAVE Mode 22

9 Connecting a Control Interface 22

9.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface 23

9.1.1 Connecting Two Units with a Null-Modem Adapter 24

9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter 24

9.1.3 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem Adapter 24

9.1.4 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 25

9.1.5 Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem Adapter 25

9.1.6 Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 25

9.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface 26

9.3 Configuring the Sync 29

9.4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION 29

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10 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 30

10.1 Startup Display 30

10.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 31

10.3 Toggling Be tween the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 32

10.4 Switching 32

10.4.1 Switching One Input to One Output 32

10.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 33

10.4.3 Switching One Input to All Outputs 34

10.5 Clearing 35

10.5.1 Clearing an Output 35

10.5.2 Clearing Several Ou tputs 36

10.5.3 Clearing All Outputs 37

10.6 Storing and Recalling Setups 37

10.6.1 Storing Setups 37

10.6.2 Recalling Setups 38

11 MENU Commands 39

11.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 41

11.2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway from System Mode 42

11.3 Choosing the Video Format Setting 43

11.4 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS 44

11.4.1 Changing the Standalone MACHINE ADDRESS to a Large Matrix 45

11.4.2 Changing the Large M atrix MACHINE ADDRESS to Standalone 46

11.4.3 Changing to a D ifferent Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS 47

11.5 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Settin g 48

11.5.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 48

11.5.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 50

11.6 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting 50

11.7 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 51

11.8 Choosing the INDICATE Setting 51

11.9 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Settin g 52

11.10 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 53

11.11 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 54

11.12 Identifying the MACHINE 55

11.13 Choosing the Initial RESET 55

12 Upgrading the Flash Memory 56

12.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 56

12.2 Upgrading the Firmware 57

13 Technical Specifications 59
14 Communication Protocol 59

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Figures

Figure 1: VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher 5
Figure 2: DIP-Switch Setup on a Single Machine 9
Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162V for Composite Video (CV) 11
Figure 4: Configuring the VS-162V for s-Video (Y/C) 11
Figure 5: Configuring the VS-162V for YUV (RGB) 12
Figure 6: Configuring the VS-162V for RGBS 12
Figure 7: Configuring a 16x16 YUV (RGB) Switcher with 3 VS-162V Units 14
Figure 8: MACHINE ADDRESS # Designation 15
Figure 9: Configuring a 32x16 Switcher 16
Figure 10: Connecting the 32x32 Switcher 18
Figure 11: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 19
Figure 12: Rear P anel DIP-switches 20
Figure 13: Connecting a PC to 4 VS-162V Units 23
Figure 14: Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 25
Figure 1 5: RS-485 Connector PI N O UT 26
Figure 16: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors between Two VS-162V Units 27
Figure 17: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup 28
Figure 18: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector 30
Figure 1 9: Default Startu p S tatus Display Sequence 31
Figure 20: Sequence of MENU Commands 40
Figure 21: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting 49
Figure 22: Choosing what to INDICATE 52
Figure 23: Machine Identification 55

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel VS-162V 16x16 Video M a trix Switch e r Features 6
Table 2: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine 9
Table 3: Standalone Switcher Con figuration for CV, Y/C, YUV (RGB) and RGBS 10
Table 4: 16x16 Multi-Channel Configurations 13
Table 5: DIP-switch Definitions 20
Table 6: Machine # DIP-Switch Settings 21
Table 7: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Setups 53
Table 8: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Operations 54
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher 59
Table 10: Hex Table for the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher 60

Introduction

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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, ma king the best even b etter! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

1

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix
Switcher.

that are clearly

defined by function.

This product is ideal for:

• Professional display systems requiring video signal ro uting

• Broadcast, presentation and production facilities

• Rental/staging applications

• Monitoring in large duplication systems

The package includes the following items:

• VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

• Windows

®

-based Kramer control software

2

• Power cord and null-modem adapter

• This user manual

3

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipme nt carefully and save the original box and

packaging materials for possible future shipment

• Review the c ontent s of this user manual

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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Getting Started

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Overview

3

3 Overview

The Kramer VS-162V is a high-performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix
switcher for composite video signals on BNC connectors. In addition to its
typical 16x16 operation, the VS-162V can be configured as follows:

• 8x8 for s-Video (Y/C)

• 5x5 for YUV or RGB (with the sync on the gr een signal - RG

S

B)

• 4x4 for RGBS signal s
A main advantage of the VS-162V is that it forms part of the series of

16x16 matrix switchers that includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616A (a
16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), VS-1616SDI (a
16x16 digital video matri x s wi tc her ), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digit al audi o
matrix switcher), and VS-1616RS (an RS-422 control signal matrix
switcher).

In particular, the VS-162V:

• Produces glitch-free tr a nsitions, when sources share a common

reference sync

1

• Offers excellent video performance, which ensures that it remains

transparent in almost any video application

In addition the VS-162V:

• May be used as a single unit, or expanded to up to 96 x 96

inputs/outputs

• Can be configured into a Kramer multi-signal switcher system

including digita l and analog video, digita l and analog audio, and
RS-422 control switchers

• When integrated in a s ys tem, all units switch in true audio -follow-

video mode

• Recalls up to 99 configuration setups via the non-volatile memory

and provides for an unlimited quantity of se t ups when using the
Kramer control software on your PC

• Includes a user-friendly LCD displ ay (making operation even

easier)

• With its FLASH memory, lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer

firmware version via Internet download

• Comes with a choice of protocol format: hexadecimal or ASCII

1 As it switches during the vertical interval

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Your Video Matrix Switcher

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You can control the VS-162V:

• Using the front pane l 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-IR2 Infrared Remote Control

Transmitter

• An external remote IR receiver (optional), see section

4.1

• Via external dry-contact push buttons
To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding

interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching,
and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality
cables)

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that

may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
VS-162V in a location free from moisture and away from
excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your Video Matrix Switcher

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front and rear panels of the VS-162V.

Your Video Matrix Switcher

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Figure 1: VS-162V 16x16 Video M atrix Switcher

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Your Video Matrix Switcher

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Table 1: Front Panel VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher Features

#

Feature

Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infrared

remote control transmitter

2 ALL Button Pressing ALL follo w ed b y an INPUT button, connects that input to

all outputs

3 OFF Button An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an

OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs
4 STO Button Stores the current setting in the non-volatile memory
5 RCL Button Recalls a setup from the non-volatile memory
6 LCD MATRIX display

1

Displays the selected input(s) switched to the output(s) (above or

below the corresponding OUTPUT label) and user interface

messages
7 LCD STATUS Display1 Displays the matrix status
8 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched (from 1 to 16)
9 IN Buttons Select the input to switch to the output (from 1 to 16)
10 MENU Button Selects the programming commands to setup the switcher
11 TAKE Button Used to confirm and co mplete set up a nd sw itch ing
12

SYNC

IN BNC Connector Connects to the external video sync source

13 LOOP BNC

Connector

Connects to the SYNC IN connector on the next unit

14 TERM SYNC Button Press to terminate at 75Ω or release for looping

2

15 EXT. (extension) KEYS

Terminal Block Connectors

Connects to an external keyboard (remote unit)

16 RS-485 Detachable Terminal

Block Port

Pins # 1 and # 2 are for vertical sync and Ground connection, and

Pins # 3 and # 4 are for RS 485
17 RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub (F) Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller

3

18 RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub (M)

Port

Connects to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port of the next unit in the

daisy-chain connection
19 SETUP DIP-Switches DIP-switches for setup of the unit
20 REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR recei v er unit for controlli ng th e machine

via an IR remote controll er (i ns tea d of us ing the front pa nel IR

receiver)

4

21 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
22 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acc eptors (from 1 to 16)
23 IN BNC Connectors Connect to the video sourc e s (from 1 to 16)
24 TERM IN Buttons Press to terminate at 75Ω or release for looping

5

25 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

1 In sections 11.1 and 12.2 the word “Displays” refers to the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays
2 Push in to terminate the sync line. Push out when the sync line extends to another unit
3 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub port of the previous unit in the line
4 Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine, see section

4.1

5 Push in to terminate the inp ut. Push out when the input extends to another unit (the last unit in the chain must be ter minated
when looping)

Your Video Matrix Switcher

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4.1 Usi n g th e IR Transmitter

You can use the RC-IR2 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built­in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR
receiver

1

. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the
machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with
three extension cables

2

Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer
dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable

11F

3

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 Model: C-A35M/IRR-50
2 Model: C-A35M/A35F-50
3 P/N: 505-70434010-S

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Installing the VS-162V in a Rack

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5 Installing the VS-162V in a Rack

.

This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack
mount.

Before Installing in a Rack

How to Rack Mount

Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is
within the recommended range:

To rack-mount a machine:

1. Attach both ear brackets to the
machine. To do so, remove the
screws from each side of the
machine (3 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 that:

• In some models, the front panel

may feature built-in rack ears

• Detachable rack ears can be
removed for desktop use

• Always mount the machine in the
rack before you attach any cables
or connect the machine to the
power

• 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 at:

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

)

Operating temperature range +5º to +45º C (41º to 113º F)
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing

Storage temperature range -20º to +70º C (-4º to 158º F)
Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing

!

CAUTION

!!

When installing in a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking
care that:

1. It is located within the recommended environmental
conditions, as the op era ti ng ambi ent t e m pera tur e 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 positi on.

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 t he app ro priate
nameplate ratings for information. For example, for
fuse replacemen t, s ee the value printed on the
product label.

5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way
and is connected onl y to an ele ctric ity 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 or a power
strip, and that you use only the power cord that is
supplied with the machine.

Installing and Operating a Single VS-162V - Overview

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6 Installing and Operating a Single VS-162V - Overview

To install the VS-162V, connect the following

1

• Power cord

to the rear panel, as

required:

• Video input and output cables

• Control interface cables between switcher units, or PC (or other

controller), as described in section

9

• Set the DIP-switches, as described in section

8

• Set the system variables using the MENU function, as described

in section

11

By default, the VS-162V is setup for operation as a single machine.
This means that it is:

• A 16x16 composite video switcher

• Switched during the vertical interval of the external reference

In particular, be sure that the DIP-switches are set as shown in

Figure 2 (for

more information, see section

8):

Figure 2: DIP-Switch Set u p on a Si n gl e Mac hine

To operate a single machine, s ee Table 2.

Table 2: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine

To perform this command: Press:

Connect an input with an out put OUT #; IN #
Reset a specific output OUT #; OFF
Reset 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 s et up com m and and follow the instruc ti o ns

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-162V

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Configuri ng the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

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7 Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

Using the VS-162V unit a nd /or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series

1

• A standalone switcher (see section

,

you can as semble the following kinds of systems:

7.1)

• A multi-channel video switcher (see section

7.2)

• An expanded matrix switcher (see section

7.3)

• A system of interconnected switchers (see section

7.4)

Note: When configuring multiple units , each unit must have an add ress. For
an explanation on addressing and system modes, see section 8

.

7.1 Configuring the Standalone VS-162V

This section describes ho w to configur e your VS-162V as a standalone
switcher for:

• Composite vid eo (CV) (see section

7.1.1)

• s-Video (Y/C) (see section

7.1.2)

• YUV (RGB) (see section

7.1.3)

• RGBS (see section

7.1.4)

Table 3 defines the number of inputs and outputs for each signal

configuration:

Table 3: Standalone Switcher Configuration for CV, Y/C, YUV (RGB) and RGBS

Configuration Number of Inputs and Outputs

on a Standalone Unit

Composite 16x16
s-Video (Y/C) 8x8
YUV / RGB 5x5
RGBS 4x4

7.1.1 Configuring a 16x16 Composite Video Switcher

By default, a single VS-162V unit is configured for composite video with
16 inputs and 16 outputs, as shown in

Figure 3:

1 Including the V S-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), the VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital video
matrix switcher), and the VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher)

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Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162V for Composite Video (CV)

7.1.2 Configuring an 8x8 s-Video (Y/C) Switcher

To configure a singl e VS-162V switcher as an 8x8 video matr ix switcher
(with 8 inputs and 8 outputs) for s-Video (Y/C), group the inputs and
outputs into pairs, as s hown in

Figure 4:

Figure 4: Configuring the VS-162V for s-Video (Y/C)

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7.1.3 Configuring a 5x5 YUV/RGB Switcher

To configure a singl e VS-162V switcher as a 5x5 video matrix s witcher for
YUV (or RGB), group the inputs and outputs

1

Figure 5

into sets of 3, as shown in

. The YUV channel is also appropriate for RG

S

B. In this case,

connect Gs for Y, R for V and B for U.

Figure 5: Configuring the VS-162V for YUV (RGB)

7.1.4 Configuring a 4x4 RGBS Switcher

To configure a singl e VS-162V switcher as a 4x4 video matrix s witcher for
RGBS, group the inputs and outputs into sets of 4, as shown in

Figure 6:

Figure 6: Configuring the VS-162V for RGBS

1 Input 16 and output 16 are not used

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7.2 Configuring 16x16 Multi-Channel Video Switchers

You can configure VS-162V units as a 16x16 multi-channel video switcher
for:

• s-Video (Y/C) (see section

7.2.1)

• YUV (RGB) (see section

7.2.2)

• RGBS (see section

7.2.3)

You may need several VS-162V units to expand the syste m, as

Table 4

defines. For example, for composite configuration, a single VS-162V unit
provides 16 inputs and 16 outputs. However, for s-Video (Y/C)
configuration you need two VS-162V units to provide 16 inputs and 16
outputs.

In a multi-channel video switcher configuration, one unit must be the master
(with DIP 6 OFF) while the other units are slaves (with DIP 6 ON).

The front panel of each slave unit is always locked and the MATRIX and
STATUS LCD displays do not illuminate . The slave units follow the master.
The master unit operates in the regular way

1

Note: To activate a mul ti-channel vid eo switcher so t hat each unit is in the
same state from the outset, turn on the master unit power before turning on
the slave units.

, leading t he slaves in the

background.

Table 4: 16x16 Multi-Channel Configurations

Configuration No. VS-162Vs Needed to

Make a 16x16 Switcher

Composite 1
s-Video (Y/C) 2
YUV / RGB 3
RGBS 4

7.2.1 Configuring a 2-Unit 16x16 Y/C Switcher

To configure a 16x16 s-Video (Y/C) video matrix switcher, combine two
VS-162V switchers. Connect as shown in Figure 7, substituting the C unit
for the U unit and ignorin g the V unit. Set the DIP-switches as shown in

Figure 7. Connect the communication line via the RS-232 or RS-485 control

interface as described in section 9.

1 The front panel is not locked and the MATRIX and STATUS LCD Displays illuminate

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7.2.2 Configuring a 3-Unit 16x16 YUV/RGB Switcher

To configure a 16x16 YUV video matrix switcher, combine

1

Figure 7

three

VS-162V switchers, as shown in :

Figure 7: Configuring a 16x16 YUV (RGB) Switcher with 3 VS-162V Units

1 For a description of how to connect the RS-485 connectors between the VS-162V switchers, refer to section 9.2

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7.2.3 Configuring a 4-Unit 16x16 RGB S Switcher

To configure four VS-162V switchers as a 16x16 RGBS video matrix
switcher, combine three VS-162V switchers for YUV (RGB) as shown in

Figure 7.

7.3 Configuring a Multi-Unit Matrix Switcher

You can greatly expand the number o f inputs and outp uts using several VS­162V units

1

8.3

. To do this, you must set a unique MACHINE ADDRESS #

(see section ) on each VS-162V unit. This defines which inputs and
outputs are configured to a particular unit, as the chart in

Figure 8

illustrates.
For example, to connect a 48x64 switcher (48 inputs and 64 outputs), you

would configure using MACHINE ADDRESS # 1, 2, 3, 4; 7, 8, 9, 10; 13,
14, 15 and 16. You can only choose a rectangular

2

Figure 8

configuration from the

chart in .

OUTPUTS 1-16 OUTPUTS 65-80OUTPUTS 49-64OUTPUTS 17-32

INPUTS

17-32

INPUTS

1-16

INPUTS

33-48

INPUTS

49-64

INPUTS

65-80

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 7

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 1

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 13

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 19

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 25

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 31

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 8

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 2

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 14

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 20

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 26

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 32

INPUTS

81-96

OUTPUTS 33-48

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 9

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 3

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 15

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 21

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 27

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 33

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 10

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 4

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 16

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 22

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 28

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 34

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 11

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 5

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 17

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 23

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 29

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 35

OUTPUTS 81-96

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 12

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 6

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 18

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 24

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 30

MACHINE

ADDRESS # 36

Figure 8: MACHINE ADDRESS # Designation

1 For example, a 32x32 switcher and a 32x16 switcher. In fact, you can connect up to 36 u nits to form a switcher with 96
inputs and 96 outputs

2 For example, like this:

but not like this:

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7.3.1 Configuring a 32x16 Switcher

A 32x16 switcher co nsists of two VS-162V units (MACHINE ADDRESS #
1 and MACHINE ADDRESS # 7), a s s hown in

Figure 8. To make this

configuration, as shown in

Figure 9:

1. Set the MACHINE # on both VS-162V units to #1 (see section

8.2).

2. Set the MACHINE ADDRESS # on one VS-162V unit to 1 and on the
other VS-162V unit to 7 (refer to

Figure 8).

3. Set DIP 6 OFF on both VS-162V units.

4. Using T-connectors, connect OUTPUTS 1 to 16 on both VS-162V units.
OUTPUTS 1 to 16 become the SYSTEM OUTPUTS 1 to 16, while the
inputs on the MACHINE ADDRESS # 1 are system inputs 1 to 16, and the
inputs on the MACHINE ADDRESS # 7 are system inputs 17 to 32.
The two VS-162V units form a 32x16 switcher.

Figure 9: Conf i gur ing a 32x16 Sw it c he r