Kramer VS-162V User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-162V
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
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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 75 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)
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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 75 or release for looping
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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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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
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7.3.2 Configuring a 32x32 Switcher
As shown in Figure 8, a 32x32 switcher consists of four VS-162V units (MACHINE ADDRESS # 1, MACHINE ADDRESS # 2, MACHINE ADDRESS # 7 and MACHINE ADDRESS # 8). To assemble, as shown in
Figure 10:
1. Set the same MACHINE #
1
2. Set the MACHINE ADDRESS # to 1, 2, 7 and 8 on each of the four units, respectively (refer to
on all the four VS-162V units.
Figure 8).
3. Set DIP 6 OFF on each of the four VS-162V units.
4. Using T-connectors, connect INPUTS 1 to 16 on the VS-162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 2 with INPUTS 1 to 16 on the VS- 162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 1.
5. Terminate the INPUTS on MACHINE ADDRESS # 2 to 75 (push in the TERM button
2
6. Using T-connectors, connect INPUTS 17 to 32 on the VS-162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 8 with INPUTS 17 to 32 on the VS-162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 7.
next to the INPUT BNCs) and put the inputs in MACHINE ADDRESS # 1 int o Hi-Z state (release the TERM buttons next to the INPUT BNCs). INPUTS 1 to 16 become the SYSTEM INPUTS 1 to 16.
7. Terminate the INPUTS on MACHINE ADDRESS # 8 to 75 (push in the TERM button next to the INPUT BNCs) and put the inputs in MACHINE ADDRESS # 7 int o Hi-Z state (release the TERM buttons next to the INPUT BNCs). INPUTS 17 to 32 become the SYSTEM INPUTS 17 to 32.
8. Using T-connectors, connect OUTPUTS 1 to 16 on the VS-162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 7 with OUTPUTS 1 to 16 on the VS-162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 1. OUTPUTS 1 to 16 become the SYSTEM OUTPUTS 1 to 16.
9. Using T-connectors, connect OUTPUTS 17 to 32 on the VS-162V unit designat e d as MAC HINE ADD RESS # 8 with OUTPUTS 17 to 32 on the VS-162V unit designated as MACHINE ADDRESS # 2. OUTPUTS 17 to 32 become the SYSTEM OUTPUTS 17 to 32. The 4 VS-162V units form a 32x32 switcher.
1 Set to # 1 in most cases. In the example in Figure 10, the MACHINE # is set to # 2 2 Item 10 on the rear panel in
Figure 1
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Figure 10: C on ne c t ing the 32x32 Switc he r
7.4 Configuring a System of Interconnected Switchers
A majo r advantage of the VS-162V is that it belongs to the series of 16x16 matrix switchers that can interconnect with other switchers in the series. This series includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), a nd VS-1616RS (an RS-422 control signal matrix switcher).
The block diagram in
Figure 11 illustrates how to assemble an
interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 32x32 composite video matrix swi tcher, a 32x16 d igital vide o matrix switcher, a 32x32 balanced stereo audio matrix switcher, and a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher.
Note that each group of switchers has a unique MACHINE # that is shared by all members of the group. In
Figure 11, the 32x32 composite video
matrix switcher is MACHINE # 1, the 32x16 digital video matrix switcher is MACHINE # 2 and so on. Control of the system is via the MACHINE #s.
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Figure 11: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers
Refer to section 8.1 for how to set the DIP-switches, and to section 9 for how to control this group of interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switchers, and other configurati ons.
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8 Understanding Addressing and System Modes
In order to control multiple machines, the VS-162V 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:
A standalone machine is always set to MACHINE# 1
When configuring multiple VS-162V units or a matrix of VS-162V
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
Figure 8
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
7.4).
8.1 Se tting the DIP-Switches
Configur e the VS-162V by setting the 8 DIP-switches as
Figure 12 and
Table 5 define:
Figure 12: Re ar P ane l DIP-switches
Table 5: DIP-switch Definitions
DIP-switch #
Function:
1-4 Set the MACHINE # (see Table 6 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
1
OFF = RS-232 connection via a null-modem adapter ON = RS-232 connecti on wi th out a null-modem adapter
with RS-232
8 RS-485 termination for first and last machine = ON (RS-485 line terminates with
110); for others = OFF (RS-485 line is open)
1 See section 9.1
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8.2 Se tting the MACHINE #
To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit must be identified via its unique MACHINE #. In an extended matrix configuration, in addition to the MACHINE #, each unit is identified via its MACHINE AD D RESS #.
Set the MACHINE #
1
Table 6 on a VS-162V unit according to .
A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15. 0 is not a valid address.
Table 6: Machi ne # DIP-Switch Settings
MACHINE #
DIP-SWITCH
MACHINE #
DIP-SWITCH
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1
ON
OFF OFF OFF 9
ON
OFF OFF
ON
2 OFF
ON
OFF OFF 10 OFF
ON
OFF
ON
3
ON ON
OFF OFF 11
ON ON
OFF
ON
4 OFF OFF
ON
OFF 12 OFF OFF
ON ON
5
ON
OFF
ON
OFF 13
ON
OFF
ON ON
6 OFF
ON ON
OFF 14 OFF
ON ON ON
7
ON ON ON
OFF 15
ON ON ON ON
8 OFF OFF OFF
ON
8.3 Se tting the MACHINE ADDRESS #
The MACHINE ADDRESS # is determined via the MACHINE ADDRESS Menu command, as section
11.4 describes. The MACHINE ADDRESS #
defines which inp uts and out puts are configured to that particular unit when expanding, as the chart in
Figure 8 illustrates.
A valid MACHINE ADDRESS # is from 1 to 36.
8.4 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode
DIP-switch 5 define s whether the VS-162V unit communic ates with other switchers via a common co ntrol line.
You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in t he following applications:
Standalone switcher applic a tions
2
A multi-channel video switcher application
3
An expanded matrix switcher application
4
1 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1 2 See section 7.1 3 See section
7.2
4 See section
7.3
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You must set DIP 5 ON to enable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in an interconnected varied-format switcher application
1
For a description of the Follow-SYSTEM and Breakaway-from-SYSTEM menu modes, see section
11.2
.
8.5 Understanding the SLAVE Mode
The SLAVE mode is only used for the multi-channel video switcher configuration
2
Figure 7
, for example, whe n using three VS-162V units to form a
YUV switcher, as shown in . One unit i s used as the master, and the other two units are slaves. The slaves
always foll o w the master. In the example shown in
Figure 7, the first
VS-162V unit is the master (with DIP 6 set OFF disabling the slave mode) and the sec ond and third VS-162V units are slaves (with DIP 6 set ON enabling the slave mode).
On both slave VS-162V units, the MAT RIX a nd STATUS Displays do not illuminate and the STAT US Display shows the following message:
Keyboard LOCKED
However , the STATUS Display on each slave VS-162V unit dynamical l y shows
3
Front panel control is via t he master VS-162V unit, on which t he front p anel buttons are unlocked and both the MATRIX and S TATUS displays illuminate.
all changes made from the master VS-162V unit.
9 Connecting a Control Interface
Connect a control interface (RS-232 or RS-485) unless operating a VS-162V as a standalone unit without any contro l device (that is, with control fro m 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; ei ther RS-232 or RS-485. One control interface suffices. Do not use both RS-232 and RS-485 control interfaces in the sa me configuration. For exa mple, in an interconnected varied-format 16x16 switcher application
1
, if the switcher that connects to the PC connects via
1 See section 7.4 2 See section
7.2
3 Albeit with an LCD Display that does not illuminate
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the RS-232 control interface, each switcher must interconnect via the RS-232 control interface and not via the RS-485 control interface.
Choose t he RS-232 control interface for a point-to-point connection with a range of about 25 meters.
Choose t he RS-485 control interface to operate the switcher from an extended distance of up to 1000 meters.
9.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface
Connect several switchers (from the series of 16x1 6 matrix switchers) and the control unit i n an RS-232 daisy chain arrangement, with or without using a null-modem adapter, as shown in
Figure 13
.
The RS-232 daisy cha in switcher arrangeme nt is transparent. This lets you arrange the switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) according to your require ments, and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the MACHINE # and/or MACHINE ADDRESS #.
Figure 13: Connecting a PC to 4 VS-162V Units
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You can connect any of the following:
Two VS-162V units, u sing a null-modem adapter (see section
9.1.1) or without using a null-modem adapter (see section 9.1.2)
The 9-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit wit h a
null-modem adapter (see section
9.1.3) or without a null-modem
adapter (see section
9.1.4)
The 25-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit with a
null-modem adapter (see section
9.1.5) or without a null-modem
adapter (see section
9.1.6)
9.1.1 Connecting Two Units with a Null-Modem Adapter
To connect two VS-162V units, using a null-modem ada pter provided with the machine ( default):
1. Connect a flat cable
1
2. On the second VS-162V unit, set DIP 7 OFF (enabling null-modem
adapter use).
betw een th e RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub port on the first
VS-162V unit and the null-m odem adapter t hat att aches to the RS -232 IN 9- pin D-sub port on the second VS-162V unit.
9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter
To connect two VS-162V units, without u s ing a null-modem adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable
1
between the RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub port on th e fi rst
VS-162V unit and the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on the second VS-162V unit.
2. On the second VS-162V unit, set DIP 7 ON (disabling null-modem adapter
use
2
9.1.3 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem A dapter
).
To connect the 9-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, using a null-modem adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable
1
between the 9-pin D-sub COM port of the PC and the
null-modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on the VS-162V unit.
2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling null-mod em a da pt er u s e
2
) on the VS-162V unit.
1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5 2 See section 8
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9.1.4 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 VS-162V unit, without using a null-modem adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable
1
2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling null-modem adapter use
betw een th e 9-pin D-sub COM port of the PC and the
RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on the VS-162V unit.
2
9.1.5 Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem Adapt er
) on the VS-162V
unit.
To connect the 25-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, using a null-modem adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable
1
between the 25-pin D-sub COM por t an d the null-
modem a dapt er th at a ttach es to the RS -232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on the first VS-162V unit.
2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling null-modem a dapter us e
2
) on the VS-162V
unit.
9.1.6 Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter
To connect the 25-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, without using a null-modem adapter:
1. Connect the 25-pin D-sub COM port to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on
the VS-162V unit, as
Figure 14 illustrates:
Female DB25 (From PC)
PIN 20 connected to PIN 6
Connect PINS 4, 5 and 8 together
Figure 14: Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter
1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5 2 See section 8
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2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling null-modem adapter use
1
9.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface
) on the VS-162V unit.
Figure 15 defines the RS-485 connector pinout for external RS-485 control.
The RS-485 connector is also used (if required) for vertical sync:
Figure 15: RS-48 5 Co nne c tor P INOUT
To connect an RS-485 connector on one VS-162V unit to an RS-485 connector on one or more other switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers), as
Figure 16 illustrates:
1. Connect the “+” PIN on the first VS-162V unit to the “+” PIN on the second VS-162V unit or other unit
2. Connect the “-” PIN on the first VS-162V unit t o the “-” PIN on the second VS-162V unit or other unit
3. 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 21 in section 11.5.1.
1 See section 8
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Figure 16: Connecting the RS-485 Connector s be t we e n Two VS-162V Units
Figure 17 illustrates the RS-485 line that connects:
Between each VS-162V unit
To the PC via a Kra mer Too ls VP-43xl Interface Converter
(connect the 9-pin D-sub PC COM port to the “RS-232 in” 9-pin D-sub port on the VP-43xl. Next, connect the RS-485 port on the VP-43xl to the RS-485 ports on the VS-162V units)
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Figure 17: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup
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9.3 Configuring the Sync
On the VS-162V, you can select one of the follo wing, as the sync input:
EXTERNAL (“sync in” BNC connector)
INPUT # 1 BNC connector
MTX (Sync from Matrix) RS-485 terminal block connector, when
using multiple machines
1
Configur e the sync via the SWITCHING METHOD menu command setting
2
Usually, the easiest method is to choose the sync source from the first machine (for example, the Y unit in a 16x16 YUV switcher configuration, as section
. When se tting up multiple machines (for example, a 48x64 switcher) or a 16x16 YUV switcher, linking a common sync to all the machines may be necessary to facilitate simultaneous vertical interval switching.
7.2.2 describes) and then connect all the terminal block
connectors, as
Figure 7 illustrates.
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 to the other machines via the RS-485 terminal block connector, as
Figure 15 and Figure 16 illustrate. Select the MTX sync on the other
machines that receive that sync.
9.4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION
Connecting dry co ntact-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
3
Figure 18. shows how to connect the Keyboard Extension
(EXT. KEYS):
1 Refer to section 11.5.1 2 Refer to section
11.5
3 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
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Figure 18: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector
To use the K eyboard Extension, activate the extended KEYB O A RD setting Menu command, as section
11.6 describes.
10 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher
You can oper ate your VS-162V using:
The front panel buttons (as this section describes)
RS-232 or RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen
system, P C
1
The Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Tra nsmitter
, or other serial controller
Dry contact-closure switches connected to the keyboard extension
10.1 Startup Display
After switching on the power, the MATRIX and STATUS
2
1 For instructions on usin g Kramer Win dows 95/98/NT TM Control Software, refer to the separate user manual (included on the CD-ROM in .pdf format), Kramer Control Software
displays show the
following scree ns in seque nce:
2 Version 1.5 is shown in the Status Display as an example; text in the Matrix Display may vary (according to machine settings)
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Figure 19: Default Startup Status Display Sequence
10.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons
You can switch (see section
10.4) and clear (see section 10.5):
One input to one output
Several inputs to several outputs
One input to all outputs
Choose to work in the AT ONCE mode or the CONFIRM mode: In the AT ONCE (default
1
Actions require no user confirmation
) mo de:
Execution is immediate
No protection is offered against changing an action in error
In the CONFIRM mode
2
You have an optional method to help avoid making a mistake
:
Every action requires user confirmation
Execution is delayed
3
Protection is offered to prevent erroneous switching
until the user confirms the ac tion
You can key-in several actio ns and then confirm them b y pressing
the TAKE button once, to simultaneously switch several monitors
1 For all actions except storing/recalling setups 2 The CONFIRM mode is the default for storing/recalling setups (see section
10.6)
3 Failure to press the TAKE button within 30 seconds to one minute (the Timeout) will abort the action
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10.3 Toggling Between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes
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 d o not require user c onfirmation and the TAKE LED does not light.
When the TAKE LED flashes:
You cannot toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes
You can execute the previous action, by pressing the TAKE
button
You can cancel the previous action, by pressing a non-relevant
button (for example, the MENU button)
10.4 Switching
You can switch:
One input to one output (see section
10.4.1)
Several inputs to several outputs (see section
10.4.2)
One input to all outputs (see section
10.4.3)
10.4.1 Switching One Input to One Output
Pressing an OUT-IN co mbi na t io n whe n yo ur VS-162V operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the s witch immediately.
To switch one input to one output (AT ONCE mode ):
1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits, representing the present input number connected to that specific output
1
out # x
. If the present output is clear, the two flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS Display shows the message:
Where x is the output number
2. Press the appropriate IN button. The output sw itches t o the in put and the MATRIX display shows the Input # instead of the flashing digits. The STATUS Display momentarily sh ows the message:
1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the flashing digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9
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out # x
from in # y
Where x is the output number and y is the input number
Pressing an OUT-IN co mbi na t io n whe n yo ur VS-162V operates in the CONFIRM mode (and the T A K E LED is lit), requires user co nfir mation.
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 two flashing digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows
1
out # x
from in # y
the message:
Where x is the output number and y is the input number
3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The output sw itches t o the in put and the TAKE L ED l ights.
10.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs
In the AT ONCE mode, you need to execute each OUT-IN combination separately (see section
10.4.1). When switc hing many inputs to many
outputs it is recommended to toggle to the CONFIRM mode. In the CON F IRM mod e you can key-in several actions and then confirm
them by pressing t he TAKE button once (simultaneou s ly switc hing sever al inputs to several outputs).
To switch s everal i nputs to several outputs in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit), do the foll owing:
1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits, representing the previous input number for that specific output
2
out # x
. If the previous input is clear, the two flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS Display shows the message:
Where x is the output number
1 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds to one minute) 2 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the flashing digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9
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2. Press the appropriate IN button. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows
1
out # x
from in # y
the message:
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
2
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 combinat ion w ith th is se quenc e.
IN button, repeating step 2 above.
6. After completing the sequence, press the TAKE button to confirm the actions. The inputs switch to the respectiv e outputs , as the MATRIX display shows (no digits flash) and the TAKE LED lights.
10.4.3 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 s ets of two 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 sw itches t o all the outputs an d the MATRIX display shows the identical non-flashing two digits (representing that input number).
To switch one input to all the outputs (in the CONFIRM mode, (the TAKE LED is lit)):
1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. The TAKE LED flashes.
2. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The selected input sw itches to all th e out puts and th e TAKE LED lig hts. The MATRIX display shows the identical two non-flashing digits (representing that input number) for all outputs.
1 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds to one minute) 2 That corresponds with the second OUT button
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10.5 Clearing
1
You can clear (delete):
One output (see section
10.5.1)
Several outputs (see section
10.5.2)
All outputs (see section
10.5.3)
10.5.1 Clearing an Output
To clear an output (in the AT ONCE mode):
1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits, representing the present input number for that specific output
2
out # x
. If the present input is clear, the two flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS Display shows the message:
Where x is the output number
2. Press the OFF button
3
out # x
reset
. The in put is clea red an d th e MATRIX display does not show any Input # in its place. The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:
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
3
. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits 00 instead of the previous two flashing digits and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows
4
out # x
reset
the message:
Where x is the output number
1 “Clearing” means disconnecting the output from any of the inputs, and leaving it disconnected 2 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the flashing digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9 3 You can press the OFF button first, and then an OUT button (the order is irrelevant) 4 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds to one minute)
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3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The input i s clea red and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX display does not show any Input # in its place.
10.5.2 Clearing Several Outputs
To clear several outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):
1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits, representing the present input number for that specific output
1
out # x
. If the present output is clear, the two flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS Display shows the message:
Where x is the output number
2. Press the OFF but ton . 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 two flashing digits 00 instead of the previous two flashing digits and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows
1
the message:
out # x
reset
Where x is the output number
3. Press the second appropriate OUT button, by repeating step 1 above.
4. Repeat step 2 above.
5. Continue with this OUT-OFF button sequence, pressing the appropriate OUT buttons and the OFF, as required. The MATRIX display shows the sets of two flashing digits, representing the present input number for each specific output.
1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the flashing digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9
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6. 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.
10.5.3 Clearing All Outputs
To clear all outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):
1. Press the ALL button. The MATRIX display shows all the s ets of two flashing digits (each representing the present input number connected to that respective output) flashing simultaneously. The STATUS Display shows the message:
all OUTs
2. Press the OFF button
1
Reset ALL connections
!!!!
. All the outputs are cleared and the MATRIX display momentarily show s the message:
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
1
.
The TAKE LED flashes and the MATRIX display shows the message:
Reset ALL ?
Press TAKE to exe cute
3. Press the TAKE button to confirm. All the outputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights.
10.6 Storing and Recalling Setups
You can store up to 99 settings in the non-volatile memory with the ability to recall each of those settings.
10.6.1 Storing Setups
To store a setting, do the follo wi ng:
1. Press the STO button. The displays show the messages:
1 You can press the OFF button first, and then the ALL button (the order is irrelevant)
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Enter SETUP number
use two digit # 01-99
Store
# xy
Where xy are the OUT buttons.
2. Press two OUT buttons, using the OUTkeys # 1 to 9, and 10 (for 0). The OUTk ey s fu ncti on on a decim al-basis, and not on a pos iti onal -basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 follow ed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 10 followed by # 3
1
STORE this SETUP ?
YES -> TAKE
.
The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Store
# 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 an already allocated setup #, prompts the message in the MATRIX displa y:
Setup already exists
Press TAKE to overwrite
Pressing the TAKE button replaces the stored setup with the current setup. Alternatively, press a different OUT button to change the setup #.
10.6.2 Recalling Setups
To recall a setting, do the following:
1. Press the RCL button. The displays show the messages:
Enter SETUP number
use two digit # 01-99
RECALL
# xy
Where xy are the OUT buttons.
2. 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 positional­basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 10 fol l ow ed by # 3
2
1 However, pressing # 3 followed by the TAKE button will also enter the # 3
. The memory recalls the setup. The MATRIX display shows the flashing setup and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows the message:
2 However, pressing # 3 followed by the TAKE button will also enter the # 3
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SETUP # xy
Load ?
Where xy are the OUT buttons.
3. Preview the setup to decide whether to implement it. If not, you can scan the other setups, by pressing different OUT buttons. To stop previewing the setups, press a non-relevant button , su ch as an IN button.
4. Press the TAKE button. The specific setu p is implemented.
If trying to recall an empty setup
1
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, the MATRIX display would show a message saying that that particular setup is empty and would return you to step 1 above.
You can press the MENU butt on up to 13 times in st raight s equence to scan the range of commands.
1 That is, a setup # for which no setup is actually stored
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Oper at ional Control
Setup Comm ands
Review the current set up by pressing the TAKE button several times (as required) . Pressing the TAKE button lets you see how a command is setup without changing it
Change the curr ent st at e by pressing the TAKE button
LOCK front panel ? y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
Follow the SYSTEM
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
VIDEO FORMAT setting
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
MACH INE ADDRESS sett ing
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
SWITCHING METHOD setting
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
extended KEY BOAR D set t ing
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
STORE/RECALL setting
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
what to INDICATE
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
COMMUNICATION setting
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
IR R EMOTE setting
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
AUTO store current SETUP
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
identify MACHINE
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
initial RESET
y e s -> TAKE, next -> M ENU
Figure 20: Sequence of MENU Commands
You can stop changing a setup at any time by pressing any IN button.
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11.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
To pre vent changi ng the sett ings acc idental ly or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock
1
To lock the VS-162V:
your VS-162V. Unlocking releases the
protection mechanism.
1. Press the MENU button once. The MATRIX display shows the message:
LOCK front panel ?
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The front panel locks and the Displays momentarily show the messages:
Front panel LOCKED
to unlock- press MENU
2
Keyboard LOCKED
3
Pressing a front panel button has no effect
4
To unlock t he VS-162V:
but rem ote RS-232 and RS-485
commands function and show on the MATRIX display.
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
5 2
and the MATRIX display momentarily shows the
message:
Front panel
UNLOCKED
Or:
1. Press the TAKE button twice. The front panel unlocks and the same messages show as in steps 1 and 2 above.
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 is unlocked 4 IR and Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) commands are also blocked 5 Switching the power off and on again also unlocks the front panel
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11.2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway from System Mode
The terms audio-follow-video
1
and audio breakaway
2
Non-linear editing systems, that sometimes combine vide o with
analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio
are well known. Sometimes signals other tha n audio signals need to s witch simultaneously and at other times, need to switch independently. For example:
Duplication systems, that make Master tapes from programs with
different formats: compo site analog, component a nalog and component digital
When the VS-162V functions in the:
Follow-SYSTEM mode, the VS-162V switches with other 16x16
matrix switchers
3
Breakaway-from-SYSTEM mode, the VS-162V
, implementing the same act ion simultaneously
4
The VS-162V unit will functio n
functions independently, implementing an action i ndependently of t he others
5
in the Follow-SYSTEM mode if at least
one other VS-162V unit
6
To set the VS-162V unit to func tion in t he Follow-SYSTEM mode:
is set to the Follow-SYSTEM mode and these units
interconnect via an RS-232 and/or RS-485 communication line.
1. Press the MENU button twice. The MATRIX display shows the message:
Follow the SYSTEM
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
set UNIT follow SYSTEM?
Press TAKE to exe cute
current:
breakaway
3. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display momentarily sh ows this m essage, followed by the
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 V S-1616A (16x16 balanced stereo audio matrix switcher) units and/or the VS-1616AD (16x16 digital audio matrix switcher units) 4 Also applies to a VS-1616A unit or a VS-1616AD unit 5 The VS-162V unit changes its status immediately and goes to the Follow-system mode 6 Or VS-1616A or VS-1616AD unit (as well as other 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series)
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status of the swit ch er an d in th e STATUS Di splay the let ter “ S” is displayed behind the flashing cursor:
the UNIT is set in mode
FOLLOW system
If the status of the VS-162V unit differs from that of the other unit(s), set the VS-162V unit to the Follow-SYSTEM mode. The MATRIX display flashes the new status of the switcher and the TAKE LE D flashes. Pressi ng the TAKE button
1
To set the VS-162V unit to func tion in t he Breakaway-from-SYSTEM mode:
implements all the changes to the same state as the rest of
the system placi ng the switcher in the Follow-SYSTEM mode.
1. Press the MENU button twice. The MATRIX display shows the message:
FOLLOW the system
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
BREAKAWAY from system?
Press TAKE to exe cute
current:
follow SYS
3. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:
the UNIT is set in mode
BREAKAWAY from system
11.3 Choosing the Video Format Setting
Choose a VIDEO FORMAT setting fro m a choice of 4 se t t ings: CV, Y C, YUV and RGBS.
WARNING – changing the VIDEO FORMAT resets all the OUTs/INs connections.
To choo s e the VIDEO FORMAT setting:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the VIDEO FORMAT setting command. The MATRIX display shows the message:
VIDEO FORMAT s ettin g
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
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2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
Use OUTkey to configure
1: CV 2: YC 3: YUV 4: RGBS
current: 1: CV
1
3. Press the appropriate
2
OUT button # 2, 3 or 4
3
Press TAKE to configure
for x
.
The MATRIX display shows the message:
Where x is the new VIDEO FORMAT setting, either Y/C, YUV or RGBS (At this stage, you can still configure a different video format by pressing
another OUT button). To exit the VIDEO FORMAT setting command, press a non-relevant bu tt on, such as an IN button.
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
FORMAT changed!
All INs/OUTs reset
current: 1: x
Where x is the new VIDEO FORMAT setting, either Y/C, YUV or RGBS
11.4 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS
Press the MENU button until you reac h the Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS command. Choose the standalone or the large matrix setting. You set t he MACHINE ADDRESS 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 # 15, press # 1 followed by # 5 (not # 15).
You can change the MACHINE ADDRESS from:
The standalone setting to a large matrix setting (see section
11.4.1)
A large matrix setting to the standalone setting (see section
11.4.2)
A large matrix setting to a large matrix setting with a different
MACHINE ADDRESS (see section
11.4.3)
1 If currently configured for composite (CV) 2 Depending on the required video format 3 Pressing OUT button # 1 when the machine is already configured for composite (CV) will show the message: requested the same format NO CHANGES made
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Plan your system ac cording to the chart in Figure 8 before setting the MACHINE ADDRESS, because in a matrix configuration you need to enter the highest MACHINE ADDRESS as well as the MACHINE ADDRESS.
11.4.1 Changing the Standalone MACHINE ADDRESS to a Large Matrix
To set the MACHINE ADDRESS:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the MACHINE ADDRESS command. The MATRIX display shows the message:
MACHINE ADDRE SS
setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
OUTkey 1: Stand-Alone UNIT
2: Large Matrix
Current
Alone
1
3. Press the OUT button # 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Change to the LARGE MATRI X?
Press TAKE to confirm
Current
16x16
2
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
READY to set MA CHINE ADDRE SS
use OUTkey 1-9, 0
Current #
1
5. Enter the MACHINE ADDRESS by pressing an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:
current:
x
Where x is the OUT button # pressed
6. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
READY to chan ge MACH. AD DR.
Press TAKE to confirm
From # 01
to # x
At this stage, you can enter another MACHINE ADDRESS by pressing another
OUT button.
1 Indicating that the machine is not set to the large matrix setting 2 For example, if currently configured for standalone
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7. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
MACHINE ADDRE SS
changed
current #
x
After a few seconds, The displays show the messages:
SET highest MACHINE ADDRES S
use OUTkey 1-9, 0
current #
x
8. Press an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:
current #
x
Where x is the OUT button # pressed At this stage, you can enter another highest MACHINE ADDRESS. The unit
may suggest a highest MACHINE ADDRESS for your system. If so, it is recommended that you use that address.
9. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:
Change highe st MACH . ADDR. ?
Press TAKE to confirm
10. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:
HIGHEST MACHINE ADDRES S
Changed
11.4.2 Changing the Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS to Standalone
To set the MACHINE ADDRESS:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the MACHINE ADDRESS command. The MATRIX display shows the message:
MACHINE ADDRE SS
setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
OUTkey 1: Stand-Alone UNIT
2: Large Matrix
Current
Matrix
1
1 Indicating that the machine is not set to standalone
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3. Press the OUT button # 1. The displays show the messages:
STAND ALONE UNIT (Mach # 01)?
Press TAKE to confirm
Current
Matrix
4. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:
MACHINE ADDRES S chan ged
now STAND -ALONE
11.4.3 Changing to a Different Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS
To set the MACHINE ADDRESS:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the MACHINE ADDRESS command. The MATRIX display shows the message:
MACHINE ADDRE SS se ttin g
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
OUTkey 1: Stand-Alone UNIT
2: Large Matrix
Current
Matrix
3. Press the OUT button # 2. The displays show the messages:
set NEW matrix
new -> TAKE leave old -> MENU
current:
16x32
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
READY to set MA CHINE ADDRE SS
use OUTkey 1-9, 0
current #
1
5. Press an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:
current: x
Where x is the OUT button # pressed
6. Press the TAKE button again. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
READY to chan ge MACH. AD DR.
Press TAKE to confirm
from # 01
to #0x
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7. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
MACHINE ADDRE SS
changed
current #
x
After a few seconds, The displays show the messages:
SET highest MACHINE ADDRES S
use OUTkey 1-9, 0
current #
x
8. Press an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:
current:
x
Where x is the OUT button # pressed
9. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:
Change highe st MACH . ADDR. ?
Press TAKE to confirm
10. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:
HIGHEST MACHINE ADDRES S
Changed
11.5 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting
Section
11.5.1 describes the SWITCHING METHOD settings for
standalone units and large matrices. Section
11.5.2 describes how to
configure a SWITCHING METHOD.
11.5.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings
Setting the VS-162V unit as a Stand -Alone UNIT
1
NoVIS - switching occurs immediately after completion of fro nt
panel or dry-contact operation or immediately after receiving an RS-232 or RS-485 command, or an IR command. The swit ching is independent of the vertical reference
provides a choice of
three SWITCHING METHOD settings:
EXT (externa l s ync ) - swit ching oc curs during the vertical
interval of the video reference signal connected to the IN SYNC
2
1 Via the MACHINE ADDRESS setting (as section 11.4 describes) 2 Item 1 in
Figure 1
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connecto r (this signal should be p roperly terminated via the TERM button
1
INT# 1 (internal sync) - switching occurs during the vert i cal
interval of the video reference signal connected to IN # 1
)
Setting the VS-162V unit as a Large Matrix
1
(instead of as a Stand-Alone
UNIT) provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings:
NoVIS, EXT or INT# 1 (as described abo ve)
MTX (SYNC from Matrix) - the vertical interval of the video
reference (selected on one unit in the Large Matrix system) is present on the “SYN C” RS -485 terminal block connector
2
To choose the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting
. This
reference signal applies to all switchers in the multi- switcher system and facilitates s witching all VS-162V units simultaneously
3
Figure 21 as sho wn in :
Connect the RS-485 terminal block connectors
4
Connect and set the video reference signal on one of the video
units to EXT (external sync) or INT # 1 (internal sync)
between each
switcher in the multi- s witcher system
Set the video reference on the other video units to the MTX
(SYNC from Matrix) setting
Figure 21: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting
1 Item 3 in Figure 1 2 Item 5 in
Figure 1
3 This sets the matrix sync configuration from another (Master) machine 4 Via a straight connection of all 4 PINS
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11.5.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD
To choose a SWITCHING M E THOD setting, do the following:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the SWITCHING METHOD setting. The MATRIX display shows the message:
SWITCHING METHOD setting
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
Use OUTkey to configure
1: noVIS 2: EXT 3: INT#1 4:MTX
Current
External
1
3. Press an OUT bu tt on f r om 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:
SWITCHING METHOD
changed
current:
From In #1
11.6 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting
Section
9.4 describes how to connect a remote unit. Activate or deactivate it
by setting the extended Keyboard setting O N or OFF. To set the extended KEYBO ARD mode, do the foll owing:
1. Press the MENU button until reaching the extended Keyboard setting. The MATRIX display shows the message:
extended KEYBOARD setting
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
Outkey 1: External keys OFF
2: External keys ON
current:
X-key ON
2
1 Indicating that the machine is currently set to the external switching method setting 2 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated
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3. Press the OUT button 1 to deactivate the External keys. The TAKE LED flashes and the dis plays show the messages:
Turn OFF ex tern al ke ys?
Press TAKE to exe cute
current:
X-key ON
4. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
External Keyboard mode
changed
current:
X-key OFF
11.7 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode
Choose one of these STORE/RECALL KEY BOARD mod es:
At ONCE mode in which setups are stored/recalled immediately
without the need for user con f irmation
CONFIRM mode in which storing/recalling setups require user
confirmation. The CONFIRM mode is the default
1
To set the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD mode to the AT ONCE mode, instead of the CONFIRM (default) mode, do the following:
for storing/recalling setups and is recommended to prevent erroneously storing/recalling of setups
1. Press the MENU button until reaching th e STORE/RECALL setting. The MATRIX display shows the message:
STORE/RECALL setting
yes -> TAKE, next -> 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:
STO/RCL mode
changed
current:
At once
11.8 Choosing the INDICATE Setting
Choose what is displayed during regular operation: between scrolling the switcher setup as
Figure 22 i l lustrate s, and showing the IN/OUT range
2
1 The AT ONCE mode is the default for all actions except storing/recalling setups
.
2 Useful in an expanded matrix configuration
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Figure 22: Choosing what to INDICATE
To scro ll the switcher setup (instead of showing the IN/OUT range), do the following:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the what to INDICATE command. The MATRIX display shows the message:
what to I NDICAT E
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
Use OUTkey to configure
1: scroll SETUP 2 : OUTs/INs
Current:
OUTs/INs
3. Press the OUT button 1. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Scroll switcher setup?
Press TAKE to exe cute
Current:
OUTs/INs
4. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
display mode
changed
Current:
SETUP
11.9 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 -> TAKE, next -> MENU
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2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX display shows the message:
Use OUTkey to configure
1: REPLY 2: No Reply
3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Set seria l port No reply Press TAKE to exe cute
Current:
Reply
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
Switcher response
changed
Current:
No reply
11.10 Setting the IR REMOTE Control
Set the IR REMOTE control to enable remote control of the VS-162V
16x16 Video Matrix Switcher, using the Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Device
1
. Refer to the RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Device user
manual
2
Table 7, for full details. and
Table 8 summa riz e th e set u p an d
operational commands.
Table 7: Summar y of B as ic RC-IR2 Setups
To execute this command: Press the following keys in this sequence:
Allocate the VS-162V to Group 12
SHIFT + GROUP + 12
Set the MACHINE #
UNIT + # key
3
To enable IR REMOTE control (when set OFF), do the following:
(according to the VS-162V DIP-switch
settings)
1. Press the MENU button u ntil reach ing th e IR REMO TE se tting . The MATRIX display shows the message:
IR REMOTE setting
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
Outkey 1: InfraredREMOTE OFF
2: InfraredREMOTE ON
current:
remote OFF
1 After enabling the IR REMOTE control command, remotely control the VS-162V via the RC-IR2 remote control transmitter pointed at the remote receiver on the VS-162V’s front panel (item 1 in
Figure 1)
2 You can download it from the Internet at this URL http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html 3 For example, press UNIT + # 1 if the VS-162V is set as MACHINE # 1
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3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Turn ON infrared REMOTE ?
Press TAKE to exe cute
Current:
remote OFF
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
Infrared REMOTE mode
changed
Current:
remote ON
Table 8: Summar y of B as ic RC-IR2 Operations
To execute this command: Press the following keys in this sequence:
Switch an Input to an Output # key (for the output) + # key (for the input)
1
Store/Recall a setup
SHIFT + STO/RCL + # key (for the setup)
11.11 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP
Choose whether or not to save the current setup automatically, that is, whether to save the machine’s status on power down, so t hat it r eturns to the same status after cycling power.
To save the current s etup automatical ly (whe n set OFF), do the following:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the AUTO Store Current SETUP command. The MATRIX display shows the message:
AUTO store current SETUP
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages:
OUTkey 1: no AutoSave
2: AutoSave CURRENT setup
current:
NO save
3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Auto sto re C URRENT s etup ?
Press TAKE to exe cute
Current:
NO save
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
AUTOSAVE mode
changed
Current:
AutoSave
1 For example, press # 6 followed by # 2 to switch input 2 to output 6
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11.12 Identifying the MACHINE
Display essential infor matio n (the product name and version number) to identify your machine, for example, for technical support purposes.
To ident i fy 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 -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX display (as
Figure 23 illustrates) shows the message:
Figure 23: Machine Identification
11.13 Choosing the Initial RESET
Choose to reset the machine
1
Current status
to the:
2
Factory default (resets to the pre-installed factory default state
(reloads the current setup)
3
Each VS-162V unit ships in its factory default
)
To reset the machine, do the following:
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the initia l RES ET c ommand . The MATRIX display shows the message:
initial RESET
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU
2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX display shows the message:
Outkey 1: Current status
2: Factory default
1 Without having to switch the power off and on 2 Sometimes called a “soft reset” 3 Each VS-162V unit ships in its factory defa ult state that is a 16 x16 co mposite video matrix, with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output (for example, 1-to-1)
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3. Press the OUT button 2, fo r ex am ple , t o r ese t t o th e f act ory def aul t. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:
Reset to factory default Press TAKE to exe cute
WARNING !!!!!
4. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:
Reset to factory default
confirm by pressing OUT # 7
WARNING !!!!!
5. Press the OUT # 7. The machin e rese ts to th e fact ory defau lt and The displays show the first messages of the reloading progress (as
Figure 23 illustrates).
12 Upgrading the Flash Memory
The main part of the VS-162V firmware is located in FLASH
1
Downloa d the up-to-date file from the Internet or obtain it from your dealer. The following example shows how to install a file na med (for example) “1616-15.hex” to the FLASH memory
memory,
which lets you upgrade to the la te st Kr amer firmware version in minutes!
2
The current VS-162V software version shows in the STATUS display as
.
Figure 19 illustrates in section 10.1.
12.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version o n a VS-162V unit, connect:
The COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the VS-162V
unit
When simu ltaneously upgrading the firmwar e on several VS-162V units:
Connect the COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the
first VS-162V unit
Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the first VS-162V unit to the
RS-232 IN port on the second VS-162V unit or another 16x16 unit
Connect All 16x16 units that you want to upgrade, in this way,
linking them in a daisy chain connection
1 Electrically programmable and erasable 2 The number “15” in the file name indicates the version nu mber “1.5”. Be sure you receive the latest version, and that it is a “.hex” file
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Set DIP 7 according t o whether or not a null-modem is being
used
1
12.2 Upgrading the Firmware
1. Install and run the K-Sender program on your PC.
2. Open the K-Sender program. The File COM Port Sender window opens.
3. Choose the appropriate COM port. Be sure that “9600 Baudrate” is chosen. Click the File button.
4. Locate the file “1616-15.hex” and click the Open button. The filename appears in the lower part of the window (in bold script).
5. Press and hold the TAKE button while simultaneously turning on the POWER switch on the VS-162V. After a few sec onds, f oll owing the in itial machin e i dentific ation m essage, 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 < TAKE >
7. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX display shows the following message:
YOU will los e curr ent SETU P
2
8. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the following message:
Confirm < TAKE >
Are you ABSOLUTELY sure?
Press TAKE to exe cute
At this stage, and at any time previously, you can cancel the operation by
pressing any button, other than the TAKE button.
1 Refer to section 8 for full details 2 Upgrading firmware resets your VS-162V unit to the factory default. This includes erasing all setups
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9. Press the TAKE button once again. The program starts working and the TAKE LED turns off. The MATRIX display shows the following 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 VS-162V unit, be
sure to perform the above steps, 5 to 9, on each VS-162V unit before continuing.
11. From the K-Sender program of your PC, click the Send button. The color of the Send button changes to red and numbers appear dynamically insi de the blue line. The Dis plays on th e VS-162V show the messages:
Transfer may take minu tes
Please, wait…
Σ
=080756
1
12. Observe the PC monitor and the VS-162V 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 VS-162V show the messages:
Program replaced
successfully!
Σ
=16608D
16608D
13. After about 3 seconds, The displays show the messages:
Turn unit OFF, reconnect
cables and turn ON
Σ
=16608D
16608D
14. Verify that the check sum (for exampl e, Σ=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 Kram er fi rmw are v ers i on. Turn the POWER sw itch on the VS-162V off. Reconnect the RS-232 IN and RS-232 OU T rear pan el po rt c onne cti ons (as applicable). Turn the POWER sw itch on the VS-162V on again. Observe the new version number that shows in the STATUS Display.
1 Shows the dynamic progress upgrade of the checksum
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Go to the Menu and restore your specific settings. Prepare and store all necessa ry setu ps .
13 Technical Specifications
Table 9 includes the technical sp e c ifications:
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher
INPUTS:
16 composite video, or 8 s-Video, or 4 RGBS, or 5 YUV, 1 Vpp / 75Ω on BNC connectors
OUTPUTS:
16 composite video, or 8 s-Video, or 4 RGBS, or 5 YUV, 1 Vpp / 75Ω on BNC
connectors VIDEO BANDWIDTH: 90 MHz (-3dB) VIDEO CROSSTALK: <-52 dB @5MHz NON-LINEARITY <0.01% VIDEO S/N: 70.2 dB DIFF. GAIN: <0.01 % DIFF. PHASE: <0.01 Deg K-FACTOR: <0.05% CONTROL: 38 selector switches; RS-232, RS-485, IR remote, dry keyboard extension SWITCHING: Vertical interval POWER SOURCE: 230V AC, 50/60 Hz, (115VAC, U.S.A.) 10VA DIMENSIONS: 19” x 7” x 2U W, D, H, rack mountable WEIGHT: 3.5kg (7.8lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, null-modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software. OPTIONS: External IR receiver ca ble
14 Communication Protocol
Table 10 includes the Protocol 20001 hexadecimal codes
2
1 Full details are available on our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
. The communication parameters are: 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
2 This example assumes MACHINE # 1, and node 0
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Table 10: Hex Table for the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher
OUT
16
OUT
15
OUT
14
OUT
13
OUT
12
OUT
11
OUT
10
OUT 9 OUT 8 OUT 7 OUT 6 OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT1
01 81 90 81
01 81 8F 81
01
81 8E 81
01 81 8D 81
01 81
8C
81
01 81
8B
81
01 81
8A
81
01 81 89 81
01 81 88 81
01 81 87 81
01 81 86 81
01 81 85 81
01 81 84 81
01 81 83 81
01 81 82 81
01 81 81 81
IN
1
01
82 90 81
01
82 8F 81
01
82 8E 81
01
82 8D 81
01
82
8C
81
01
82
8B
81
01
82
8A
81
01
82 89 81
01
82 88 81
01
82 87 81
01
82 86 81
01
82 85 81
01
82 84 81
01
82 83 81
01
82 82 81
01
82 81 81
IN
2
01
83 90
81
01
83 8F
81
01
83 8E
81
01
83 8D
81
01
83
8C
81
01
83
8B
81
01
83
8A
81
01
83 89
81
01
83 88
81
01
83 87
81
01
83 86
81
01
83 85
81
01
83 84
81
01
83 83
81
01
83 82
81
01
83 81
81
IN
3
01
84 90
81
01
84 8F
81
01
84 8E
81
01
84 8D
81
01
84
8C
81
01
84
8B
81
01
84
8A
81
01
84 89
81
01
84 88
81
01
84 87
81
01
84 86
81
01
84 85
81
01
84 84
81
01
84 83
81
01
84 82
81
01
84 81
81
IN 4 01
85 90
81
01
85 8F
81
01
85 8E
81
01
85 8D
81
01
85
8C
81
01
85
8B
81
01
85
8A
81
01
85 89
81
01
85 88
81
01
85 87
81
01
85 86
81
01
85 85
81
01
85 84
81
01
85 83
81
01
85 82
81
01
85 81
81
IN
5
01 86 90
81
01 86 8F
81
01 86 8E
81
01 86 8D
81
01 86
8C
81
01 86
8B
81
01 86
8A
81
01 86 89
81
01 86 88
81
01 86 87
81
01 86 86
81
01 86 85
81
01 86 84
81
01 86 83
81
01 86 82
81
01 86 81
81
IN
6
01 87 90 81
01 87 8F 81
01 87 8E 81
01 87 8D 81
01 87
8C
81
01 87
8B
81
01 87
8A
81
01 87 89 81
01 87 88 81
01 87 87 81
01 87 86 81
01 87 85 81
01 87 84 81
01 87 83 81
01 87 82 81
01 87 81 81
IN
7
01 88 90 81
01 88 8F 81
01 88 8E 81
01 88 8D 81
01 88
8C
81
01 88
8B
81
01 88
8A
81
01 88 89 81
01 88 88 81
01 88 87 81
01 88 86 81
01 88 85 81
01 88 84 81
01 88 83 81
01 88 82 81
01 88 81 81
IN
8
01
89 90 81
01
89 8F 81
01
89 8E 81
01
89 8D 81
01
89
8C
81
01
89
8B
81
01
89
8A
81
01
89 89 81
01
89 88 81
01
89 87 81
01
89 86 81
01
89 85 81
01
89 84 81
01
89 83 81
01
89 82 81
01
89 81 81
IN
9
01
8A 90
81
01
8A
8F
81
01
8A 8E
81
01
8A 8D
81
01
8A 8C
81
01
8A 8B
81
01
8A 8A
81
01
8A 89
81
01
8A 88
81
01
8A
87
81
01
8A 86
81
01
8A 85
81
01
8A
84
81
01
8A
83
81
01
8A 82
81
01
8A 81
81
IN
10
01
8B 90
81
01
8B
8F
81
01
8B 8E
81
01
8B 8D
81
01
8B 8C
81
01
8B 8B
81
01
8B 8A
81
01
8B 89
81
01
8B 88
81
01
8B
87
81
01
8B 86
81
01
8B 85
81
01
8B
84
81
01
8B
83
81
01
8B 82
81
01
8B 81
81
IN
11
01
8C 90
81
01
8C
8F
81
01
8C 8E
81
01
8C 8D
81
01
8C 8C
81
01
8C 8B
81
01
8C 8A
81
01
8C
89
81
01
8C 88
81
01
8C
87
81
01
8C 86
81
01
8C
85
81
01
8C
84
81
01
8C
83
81
01
8C 82
81
01
8C 81
81
IN
12
01 8D 90
81
01
8D
8F
81
01 8D 8E
81
01 8D 8D
81
01 8D 8C
81
01 8D 8B
81
01 8D 8A
81
01
8D
89
81
01 8D 88
81
01
8D
87
81
01 8D 86
81
01
8D
85
81
01
8D
84
81
01
8D
83
81
01 8D 82
81
01 8D 81
81
IN 13
01 8E 90 81
01
8E
8F 81
01 8E 8E 81
01 8E 8D 81
01 8E 8C
81
01 8E 8B
81
01 8E 8A
81
01 8E 89 81
01 8E 88 81
01
8E
87 81
01 8E 86 81
01 8E 85 81
01
8E
84 81
01
8E
83 81
01 8E 82 81
01 8E 81 81
IN 14
01 8F 90 81
01 8F 8F 81
01 8F 8E 81
01 8F 8D 81
01 8F
8C
81
01 8F 8B
81
01 8F 8A
81
01 8F 89 81
01 8F 88 81
01
8F
87 81
01 8F 86 81
01 8F 85 81
01
8F
84 81
01
8F
83 81
01 8F 82 81
01 8F 81 81
IN
15
01
90 90
81
01
90 8F
81
01
90 8E
81
01
90 8D
81
01
90
8C
81
01
90
8B
81
01
90 8A
81
01
90 89
81
01
90 88
81
01
90 87
81
01
90 86
81
01
90 85
81
01
90 84
81
01
90 83
81
01
90 82
81
01
90 81
81
IN
16
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHA T IS COVERED AND WHA T IS NOT COVERE D
WHA T WE WILL P A Y FOR A ND WHA T W E WILL NOT P A Y FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITA TION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workma nship unde r the following terms.
Kramer
HOW LONG IS THE W ARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
W e will p ay labor and ma teria l expen ses for cover ed item s. W e wi ll not pa y for th e foll owing:
The li abil ity of Krame r for any e ffe ct ive pr oduc ts is l imi ted t o the repair or re pla ceme nt of the pro duc t at ou r op tion. Kram er sha ll not be liabl e for:
This wa rran ty give s you spec ific l egal rights , and yo u may al so have other r ights, w hich va ry fr om place to place.
All produ cts ret urned t o Krame r for service must hav e pri or approv al. This ma y be obt ained f rom you r deal er.
This e quipm ent has b een tes ted to determi ne co mpliance with t he requ ireme nts of:
EN-50 081: "Electr omagne tic co mpat ibility (EMC);
generic emission standard. Reside ntia l, comm ercial a nd lig ht indus try" EN-50 082: "Electr omagne tic co mpat ibility (EMC) ge neric immuni ty sta ndard.
Part 1 : Reside ntia l, comm ercial and lig ht indus try e nviro nment". CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15 : “Ra d io frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
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
TAMPER E D sti c ke r ha s be e n to r n,
3. Damage , deter ioratio n or ma lfuncti on re sulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water , lightn ing o r other a cts of na ture ii) Produ ct modi ficati on, or f ailu re to foll ow in structi ons s upplied w ith t he produ ct iii) Rep air o r atte mpted re pair by a nyone not aut horiz ed by Kra mer iv) Any ship ment o f the pr oduct ( claim s must b e pres ented to the carr ier) v) Remo val or insta llation of the produ ct vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect vii)Cartons, e quipm ent encl osure s, cabl es or accesso ries use d in c onjunc tion wi th the p roduct
1. Removal or inst alla tions c harges .
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
respon sibi lity of the Kram er deal er fr om whom t he produ ct wa s purcha sed.
3. Shi pping c harge s.
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.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
1. Dama ge to o ther pr operty ca used b y defect s in th is produc t, dam ages base d upon i nconve nien ce, loss of use o f the prod uct, l oss
of time, commercial lo ss; o r:
2. Any ot her d ama ges , whe ther inc ide ntal, co nseq uen tia l or oth erwi se. Som e co untr ies may not all ow li mit ati ons o n how l ong an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limit ation s and exc lusio ns may no t apply to yo u.
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 th e suppl ied DC p ower sup ply t o feed p ower to t he mach ine. Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE appro ved usin g STP cable ( for twist ed pai r product s)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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