Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-162AVM
16x16 Audio-Video Router with Preview Monitor
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 4
4 Your Audio-Video Router 5
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 8
5 Installing the VS-162AVM in a Rack 9
6 Installing and Operating a Single VS-162AVM 10
7 Configuring the VS-162AVM 11
7.1 Configuring a Standalone Switcher 11
7.2 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 12
7.3 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 13
8 Understanding Addressing and System Modes 14
8.1 Setting the DIP-Switches 14
8.2 Setting the MACHINE # 15
8.3 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 16
8.4 Understanding the SLAVE Mode 16
9 Connecting a Control Interface 17
9.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface 17
9.1.1 Connecting Two Units with a Null-Modem Adapter 18
9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter 19
9.1.3 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem Adapter 19
9.1.4 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 19
9.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface 19
9.3 Configuring the Sync 21
9.4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION 22
10 Operating Your VS-162AVM 23
10.1 Startup Display 23
10.2 Preview Display 23
10.3 Using the Front Panel Buttons 24
10.4 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Mode 24
10.5 Confirming Settings 25
10.6 Switching 26
10.6.1 Switching one Input to one Output 26
10.6.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 27
10.6.3 Switching One Input to All Outputs 28
10.7 Clearing 29
10.7.1 Clearing an Output 29
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10.7.2 Clearing Several Outputs 30
10.7.3 Clearing All Outputs 31
10.8 Storing and Recalling Setups 32
10.8.1 Storing Setups 32
10.8.2 Recalling Setups 33
11 MENU Commands 34
11.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 35
11.2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway Mode 36
11.3 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting 38
11.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 38
11.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 39
11.4 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting 40
11.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 40
11.6 Choosing What to INDICATE 41
11.7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 42
11.8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 43
11.9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 43
11.10 Identifying the MACHINE 44
11.11 Choosing the Initial RESET 45
12 Flash Memory Upgrade 46
12.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 46
12.2 Upgrading the Firmware 46
13 Technical Specifications 49
14 Communication Protocol 49
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Figures
Figure 1: VS-162AVM 16x16 Audio-Video Router with Preview Monitor 6
Figure 2: Default DIP-Switch Setup on a Single Machine 10
Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162AVM as a Standalone Switcher 12
Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 12
Figure 5: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 12
Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 12
Figure 7: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 13
Figure 8: Rear Panel DIP-switches 14
Figure 9: Connecting a PC to Four Units 18
Figure 10: RS-485 Connector PINOUT 19
Figure 11: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors 20
Figure 12: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup 21
Figure 13: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector 22
Figure 14: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 23
Figure 15: Display Menu 24
Figure 16: Sequence of MENU Commands 34
Figure 17: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting 39
Figure 18: Choosing what to INDICATE 41
Figure 19: Machine Identification 44
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel Features 7
Table 2: Rear Panel Features 7
Table 3: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine 11
Table 4: DIP-Switch Definitions 15
Table 5: Machine # DIP-switch Settings 15
Table 6: Technical Specifications of VS-162AVM 49
Table 7: Hex Table for the VS-162AVM 50
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, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups
Thank you for purchasing the VS-162AVM 16x16 Audio-Video Router with
Preview Monitor that is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Any professional system requiring outstanding value in a 16x16
matrix
• Production and duplication facilities
• Rental/staging applications, security, CCTV, and home theater
systems
The package includes the following items:
• VS-162AVM 16x16 Audio-Video Router with Preview Monitor
• Power cord
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• Windows®-based Kramer control software
• This user manual
• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual)
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that are clearly defined by function.
and rack “ears”
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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