Kramer Electronics VS-162AVRCA User Manual

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USER MANUAL

Models:

VS-162AV, 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

VS-162AVRCA, 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 2 4 Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine 3 5 Your Audio-Video Matrix Switcher 4 6 Installing the Audio-Video Matrix Switcher 8

6.1 Configuring a Stand Alone Switcher 8

6.1.1 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input / Output (VS-162AV) 9

6.1.2 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input / Output (VS-162AV) 9

6.2 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 10

6.3 Dipswitch Settings 11

6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 11

6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 12

6.3.3 Understanding the SLAVE Mode 13

6.4 Connecting a Control Interface 13

6.4.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface 14

6.4.1.1 Connecting 2 Units using a Null-modem Adapter 15

6.4.1.2 Connecting 2 Units without using a Null-modem Adapter 15

6.4.1.3 PC DB9 COM Port Connection to a Unit with a Null-modem Adapter 15

6.4.1.4 PC DB9 COM Port Connection to a Unit with no Null-modem Adapter 15

6.4.1.5 PC DB25 COM Port Connection to a Unit 16

6.4.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface 16

6.5 Configuring the Sync 18

6.6 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION 19

7 Operating Your Audio-Video Matrix Switcher 20

7.1 Startup Display 20

7.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 20

7.2.1 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Mode 21

7.2.1.1 Setting the Breakaway Mode 21

7.2.1.2 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Mode 21

7.2.2 Confirming Settings 22

7.2.2.1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 22

7.2.3 Switching 23

7.2.3.1 Switching one Input to one Output 23

7.2.3.2 Switching several Inputs to several Outputs 24

7.2.3.3 Switching one Input to all Outputs 25

7.2.4 Clearing 26

7.2.4.1 Clearing an Output 26

7.2.4.2 Clearing several Outputs 27

7.2.4.3 Clearing all Outputs 28

7.2.5 Storing and Recalling Setups 29

7.2.5.1 Storing Setups 29

7.2.5.2 Recalling Setups 30

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8 MENU Commands Sequence 31

8.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 32

8.2 Choosing the Follow-System or Breakaway-From-System Mode 33

8.3 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting 35

8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 35

8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 36

8.4 Choosing the extended Keyboard Setting 37

8.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 37

8.6 Choosing what to INDICATE 38

8.7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 39

8.8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 40

8.9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 41

8.10 Identifying the MACHINE 41

8.11 Choosing the initial RESET 42

9 Flash Memory Upgrade 43

9.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 43

9.2 Upgrading Firmware 43

10 Technical Specifications 46 11 Communication Protocol 46

Contents

Figures

Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine 3 Figure 2: VS-162AV 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher 5 Figure 3: VS-162AVRCA 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Configuring the VS-162AV as a Stand Alone Switcher Figure 5: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input # 1 Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input # 1 9 Figure 7: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Figure 8: Rear Panel Dipswitches Figure 9: Connecting a PC to 4 Units Figure 10: Connecting a PC (with a 25-pin connector) without a Null-modem Adapter 16 Figure 11: RS-485 Connector PINOUT Figure 12: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors Figure 13: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup Figure 14: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector Figure 15: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 20 Figure 16: Sequence of MENU Commands Figure 17: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting Figure 18: Choosing what to INDICATE Figure 19: Machine Identification 42

Tables

Table 1: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine 4 Table 2: Front Panel Unit Features Table 3: Rear Panel Unit Features Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings 12 Table 6: Summary of Basic IR-1 Setups Table 7: Summary of Basic IR-1 Operations Table 8: Technical Specifications of VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA Audio-Video Matrix Switcher 47

6 9 9

10 11 14

16 17 18 19

31 36 38

7 7 11

40 40 46

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Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer: VS-162AV 16x16 Audio-Video

Matrix Switcher, and/or VS-162AVRCA 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher, which are 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-162AV 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher or VS-162AVRCA

16x16 Audio-Video Matrix

• Power cord

• Windows®-based control software

• Null-modem adapter

• This user manual

• Kramer Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter (including the

required battery and a separate user manual

, which are clearly defined by function.

)

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

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors;

GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces; GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters;

GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview

3 Overview

The VS-162AV is a high performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix switcher for composite video signals on BNC connectors, and balanced stereo audio signals on detachable terminal block connectors. The VS-162AVRCA is a high performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix switcher for composite video signals on BNC connectors, and unbalanced stereo audio signals on RCA connectors.

A main advantage of the VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA is that it forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers that includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital Video Matrix Switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), and VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher).

In particular, the VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA:

• Has multiple SYNC options that make it appropriate for a wide

range of applications with glitch-free transitions. It produces glitch-free transitions, when sources share a common reference sync

• Offers excellent video performance, which ensures that it remains

transparent in almost any video application

• Video bandwidth extends to well over 90 MHz, making it suitable

for all video applications while audio bandwidth and levels conform to broadcast specifications for audio applications

In addition the VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA:

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

including digital and analog video, digital and analog audio, and RS-422 control switchers

• When integrated in a system, all units switch in true audio-follow-video

mode

• Both audio-follow-video and breakaway modes are available

• Recalls up to 60 configuration setups via the non-volatile memory

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

• Includes a user-friendly LCD display (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

Control the VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA:

1 As it switches during the vertical interval

Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine

3 3

• Using the front panel buttons

• Remotely, by RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a

touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller

• Remotely, from the Kramer RC-IR1 Infra-Red Remote Control

Transmitter

• Via external dry-contact push buttons

Note: From here onward, “unit” refers to the “VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA”.

On the VS-162AV, the audio signals are balanced stereo signals on

detachable terminal block connectors. On the VS 162AVRCA, the audio

signals are unbalanced stereo signals on RCA connectors.

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 unit in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust

4 Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine

By default, the 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher is setup for use as a single machine. This means that it is:

• A 16x16 composite video switcher and a 16x16 balanced stereo audio

switcher (VS-162AV)/16x16 unbalanced stereo audio switcher (VS-162AVRCA), set to function by default, in the audio-follow-video mode

• Switched during the vertical interval of the external reference

In particular, be sure that the dipswitches are set as Figure 1 illustrates (see section 6.3 for further details):

Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine

1 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01

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To operate a single machine, see Table 1.

Table 1: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine

To perform this command: Press:

Set breakaway mode

Set audio-follow-video mode

Connect an input with an output OUT #; IN #

Clear (disconnect) a specific output OUT #; OFF

Clear (disconnect) all outputs ALL; OFF

Connect all outputs to a specific input ALL; IN #

Store a setup STO; OUT #; TAKE

Recall a setup RCL; OUT #; TAKE

Lock front panel MENU; TAKE

Unlock front panel TAKE; TAKE

Change default setup Press the Menu button several times until

VIDEO

AUDIO

AFV

you reach the appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions

5 Your Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

Figure 2 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-162AV. Figure 3 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-162AVRCA. Table 2 and Table 3 define the front and rear panels of the unit.

1 All operations and the LCD MATRIX Display relate to the video channel (independently from audio)

2 All operations and the LCD MATRIX Display relate to the audio channel (independently from video)

3 All operations and the LCD MATRIX Display relate to both the video and the audio channels. Audio channels follow the

video channels

Your Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

STATUSMATRIX

ALL OFF

STO RCL

AFV

OUT

OUTPUT

1122334

556

677

889

91010111112121313141415151616

INPUT

TAKE

14 15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

+ - G - ++ - G - + + - G - + + - G - + + - G - + + - G - + + - G - + + - G - +

2421

AUDIO

L R10L R9 L R11 L R12 L R13 L R14 L R15 L R16

RS-232 OUT SETUP

RS-232 INRS-485

+ -

OUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

EXT. KEYS

OUT

+ - G - ++ - G - + + - G - + -+ G - + + - G - + + - G - + + - G - + + - G - +

L R2L R1 L R 6 L R7 LR R8L R4 L R5 L3

Figure 2: VS-162AV 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

Your Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

STATUSMATRIX

ALL OFF

STO RCL

AFV

OUT

OUTPUT

223

344

566

77889

1010111112

141415

INPUT

TAKE

2 3

6 7

Figure 3: VS-162AVRCA 16x16 Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

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Table 2: Front Panel Unit Features

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra-

red remote control transmitter

2 POWER Swi tch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit

3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs

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

ALL combination disconnects all the outputs

5 STO Button Stores the current setting in the non-volatile memory

6 RCL Button Recalls a setup from the non-volatile memory

7 VIDEO Button When pressed

AUDIO Button When pressed

AFV Button When pressed actions relate to video and audio channels. Audio channels

actions relate to video independently from audio

actions relate to audio independently from video

follow the video channels, and the AFV button is illuminated

10 LCD MATRIX Display3Displays the selected input(s) switched to the output(s) (above or below the

corresponding OUTPUT label) and user interface messages

11 LCD STATUS Display3 Displays the matrix status (input to output connections)

12 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched

13 IN Buttons Select the input to switch to the output

14 MENU Button Selects the programming commands to setup the switcher

15 TAKE LED Shows the current TAKE button mode

16 TAKE Button Used to confirm and complete setup and switching

Table 3: Rear Panel Unit Features

# Feature Function

IN BNC Connector Connect to the external video sync source

18 LOOP BNC Connector Connect to the SYNC IN connector on the next unit

SYNC

19 TERM Button

20 EXT. (extension) KEYS

Terminal Block Connectors

21 RS-485 Detachable

Terminal Block Port

22 RS-232 IN DB 9F Port Connect to the PC or the Remote Controller

23 RS-232 OUT DB 9M Port Connect to the RS-232 IN DB9F port of the next unit in the daisy-chain connection

24 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit

OUT Connectors

IN Connectors5 Connect to the audio sources6

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

28 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors

29 IN BNC Connectors Connect to the video sources

Press to terminate at 75Ω or release for looping (push in to terminate the sync line. Push out when the sync line extends to another unit)

Connect to an external keyboard (remote unit)

PINS # 1 and # 2 are for vertical sync and Ground connection, and PINS # 3 and # 4 are for RS 485

Connect to the audio acceptors

1 The VIDEO button is illuminated when the video breakaway mode is selected

2 The AUDIO button is illuminated when the audio breakaway mode is selected

3 In sections

4 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT DB 9F port of the previous unit in the line

5 Terminal blocks on the VS-162AV; RCA connectors on the VS-162AVRCA

6 Balanced on the VS-162AV, unbalanced on the VS-162AVRCA

7.2.5 and 8, the word “Displays” refers to the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays

Installing the Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

6 Installing the Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

To install the unit, connect the following

• Power cord

• Video input and output cables

• Audio input and output cables

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

controller), as section 6.4 describes

• Set the dipswitches, as section 6.3 describes

• Set the system variables using the MENU function, as section 8

describes

Using the unit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series assemble the following kinds of systems:

• A stand alone switcher (see section

• A system of interconnected switchers (see section 6.2)

• A multi-channel switcher (see section 6.3.3)

6.1 Configuring a Stand Alone Switcher

By default, a single VS-162AV unit is configured for:

• Composite video with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on BNC connectors,

and

• Balanced stereo audio

terminal block connectors, as section describes (to configure for unbalanced

with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on detachable

Configure your VS-162AV unit as a stand alone switcher, as Figure 4 illustrates:

to the rear panel, as required:

6.1)

6.1.1

6.1.2 stereo audio, see section )

, you can

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your unit

2 Including the VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher), the VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher),

the VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix

switcher), and the VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher)

3 The VS-162AVRCA (unlike the VS-162AV) is configured for unbalanced stereo audio with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on

RCA connectors

4 However, for an unbalanced stereo audio input, the output will always be half of the input signal. For example, if the input

is 6dB, the output will be 0dB

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Figure 4: Configuring the VS-162AV as a Stand Alone Switcher

6.1.1 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input / Output (VS-162AV)

Figure 5 illustrates a balanced stereo audio input # 1:

Figure 5: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input # 1

6.1.2 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input / Output (VS-162AV)

Figure 6 illustrates an unbalanced stereo audio input # 1:

Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input # 1

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16x16

VS-1616SDI Unit

MACHINE # 2

Digital Video Matrix Switcher

16x16

VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA Unit

MACHINE # 1

Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

CONTROL

RS-485 or RS-232 Control Interface

16x16

VS-1616AD Unit

MACHINE # 3

Digital Audio Matrix Switcher

6.2 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers

A major advantage of the unit is that it belongs to the series of 16x16 matrix switchers and, as such, can interconnect with other switchers in the series. This series includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital Video Matrix Switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), and VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher).

The block diagram in Figure 7 illustrates how to assemble an interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher, a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher, and a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher. Each switcher has a unique MACHINE #. In Figure 7, the 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher is MACHINE # 1, the 16x16 digital video matrix switcher is MACHINE # 2 and the 16x16 digital audio matrix

switcher is MACHINE #

3. Control of the system is via the MACHINE #’s.

Figure 7: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers

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}

RS-232 NULL-MODEM

MACHINE #

SYSTEM MODE

SLAVE MODE

RS-485 TERMINATION

Refer to section 6.3 for details of how to set the dipswitches, and to section

6.4 for details of how to control this group of interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switchers, and other configurations.

6.3 Dipswitch Settings

Configure the unit by setting the 8 dipswitches as Figure 8 and Table 4 define:

Figure 8: Rear Panel Dipswitches

Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions

Dipswitch # Function:

1-4 Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.1)

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

OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter ON = RS-232 connection without a null modem adapter

8 RS-485 termination for first and last machine = ON (RS-485 line terminates with

110Ω); for others = OFF (RS-485 line is open)

with RS-232

6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE #

To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE #.

Set the MACHINE #

A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15.

1 See section 6.4.1

2 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1

Table 5 on a unit according to .

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Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings

MACHINE # DIPSWITCH

1 2 3 4

1 ON OFF OFF OFF

2 OFF ON OFF OFF

3 ON ON OFF OFF

4 OFF OFF ON OFF

5 ON OFF ON OFF

6 OFF ON ON OFF

7 ON ON ON OFF

8 OFF OFF OFF ON

9 ON OFF OFF ON

10 OFF ON OFF ON

11 ON ON OFF ON

12 OFF OFF ON ON

13 ON OFF ON ON

14 OFF ON ON ON

15 ON ON ON ON

6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode

The terms audio-follow-video1 and audio breakaway

are well known. Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times, need to switch independently. For example:

• Non-linear editing systems, that sometimes combine video with

analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio

• Duplication systems, that make Master tapes from programs with

different formats: composite analog, component analog and component digital

DIP 5 defines whether the unit communicates with other switchers via a common control line.

You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in Stand alone switcher applications

You must set DIP 5 ON to enable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in an interconnected varied-format switcher application

Refer to section . 8.2 for a description of the MENU’s Follow-SYSTEM and Breakaway-from- SYSTEM modes.

1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way

2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels

3 See section

4 See section

6.1

6.2

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6.3.3 Understanding the SLAVE Mode

The SLAVE mode is only used for the multi-channel video switcher configuration, for example, when joining together two units. Two units could be configured as a 16x16 s-Video (Y/C) with 4-channel stereo audio.

One unit is used as the Master, and the other unit is the Slave. The Slave always follows the Master. In the example the first unit is the Master (with DIP 6 set OFF disabling the Slave mode) and the second unit is the Slave (with DIP 6 set ON enabling the Slave mode).

On the Slave unit, the MATRIX and STATUS Displays do not illuminate and the STATUS Display shows this message:

Keyboard LOCKED

However, the STATUS Display on the Slave unit dynamically shows changes made from the Master unit (which are implemented also on the Slave unit).

Front panel control is via the Master unit, on which the front panel buttons are unlocked and both the MATRIX and STATUS Displays illuminate.

6.4 Connecting a Control Interface

Connect a control interface (RS-232 or RS-485) unless operating a unit as a stand alone unit without any control device (that is, with control from the front panel or IR port, and not via a remote controller or a PC).

The control interface must be identical on each switcher in the series of 16x16 matrix switchers; either RS-232 or RS-485. One control interface suffices. Do not use both RS-232 and RS-485 control interfaces in the same configuration. For example, in an interconnected varied-format 16x16 switcher application if the switcher that connects to the PC connects via the RS-232 control interface, each switcher must interconnect via the RS-232 control interface and not via the RS-485 control interface.

Choose the RS-232 control interface, for a range of up to about 25 meters used for a point-to-point connection.

Choose the RS-485 control interface, to operate the switcher for a distance of up to 1000 meters.

all

1 Albeit with an LCD Display that does not illuminate

2 See section

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6.4.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface

Connect several switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) and the control unit in an RS-232 daisy chain arrangement, with or without using a Null-modem adapter, as Figure 9 illustrates.

The RS-232 daisy chain switcher arrangement is transparent. This lets you arrange the switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) according to your requirements, and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the MACHINE # and/or MACHINE ADDRESS #.

Figure 9: Connecting a PC to 4 Units

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You can connect any of the following:

• 2 units, using a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.1) or without

using a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.2)

• The PC’s DB9 COM port to a unit with a Null-modem adapter (see

section 6.4.1.3) or without a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.4)

• The PC’s DB25 COM port to a unit without a Null-modem adapter

(see section 6.4.1.5)

6.4.1.1 Connecting 2 Units using a Null-modem Adapter

To connect 2 units, using a Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (default):

1. Connect a flat cable

between the RS-232 OUT DB9 port on the first unit and the Null-modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the second unit.

2. On the second unit, set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem adapter use).

6.4.1.2 Connecting 2 Units without using a Null-modem Adapter

To connect 2 units, without using a Null-modem adapter:

1. Connect a flat cable

between the RS-232 OUT DB9 port on the first unit and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the second unit.

2. On the second unit, set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use

6.4.1.3 PC DB9 COM Port Connection to a Unit with a Null-modem Adapter

To connect the PC’s DB9 COM port to a unit, using a Null-modem adapter:

1. Connect a flat cable

between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the Nullmodem adapter that attaches to the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the unit.

2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem adapter use

6.4.1.4 PC DB9 COM Port Connection to a Unit with no Null-modem Adapter

) on the unit.

To connect the PC’s DB9 COM port to a unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:

1. Connect a flat cable

between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the unit.

2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use

) on the unit.

1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5

2 See section

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Female DB25 (From PC)

PIN 20 connected to PIN

Connect PINS 4, 5 and 8 together

VERTICAL

SYNC

(FOR RS-485)

+ (FOR RS-485)

GROUND

6.4.1.5 PC DB25 COM Port Connection to a Unit

To connect the PC’s DB25 COM port to a unit:

1. Connect the PC’s DB25 COM port to the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the unit, as Figure 10 illustrates:

Figure 10: Connecting a PC (with a 25-pin connector) without a Null-modem Adapter

2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use

) on the unit.

6.4.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface

1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5

Figure 11 defines the RS-485 connector PINOUT for external RS-485 control. The RS-485 connector is also used (if required) for vertical sync:

Figure 11: RS-485 Connector PINOUT

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Vertical Sync and

Ground Connection

To connect an RS-485 connector on one unit to an RS-485 connector on one or more other switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers), as Figure 12 illustrates:

1. Connect the “+” PIN on the first unit to the “+” PIN on the second unit or other unit

2. Connect the “-” PIN on the first unit to the “-” PIN on the second 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 6.5 and Figure 17 in section 8.3.1.

Figure 12: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors

Figure 13 illustrates the RS-485 line that connects:

• Between the unit, the VS-1616SDI and the VS-1616AD units

• To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP-43xl Interface Converter

(connect the PC’s DB 9 COM port to the “RS-232 in” DB9F port on the VP-43xl. Next, connect the RS-485 port on the VP-43xl to the RS-485 ports on the unit, VS-1616SDI and VS-1616AD units by connecting the “A” terminal of the VP-43xl to the “+” terminals of the switchers, and “B” to “-” terminals)

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MACHINE ADDRESS # 1

MACHINE ADDRESS # 7

MACHINE ADDRESS # 2

DIP 8 OFF

DIP 8 ON

+ -

RS-485

+ -

RS-485

+ -

RS-485

VS-1616SDI

VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA

VS-1616AD

6.5 Configuring the Sync

On the unit, you can select one of the following, 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 Refer to section 8.3.1

Figure 13: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup

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Configure the sync via the SWITCHING METHOD Menu command setting When setting up multiple machines, linking a common sync to all the machines may be necessary to facilitate simultaneous vertical interval switching.

Usually, the easiest method is to choose the sync source from the first machine and then connect all the terminal block connectors.

In this case, set the first machine to select the sync source from the external sync connector or from the INPUT # 1 connector. This sync is now available to the other machines via the RS-485 terminal block connector, as Figure 11 and Figure 12 illustrate. Select the MTX sync on the other machines that receive that sync.

6.6 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION

Connecting dry contact-closure switches to the Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) connector enables you to route an input to an output by remote control

from a distance of up to 1000 meters. These IN and OUT keys are expandable

Figure 14. illustrates how to connect the Keyboard Extension

(EXT. KEYS):

Figure 14: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector

To use the Keyboard Extension, activate the extended KEYBOARD setting Menu command, as section 8.4 describes.

1 Refer to section 8.3

2 Add an unlimited nu mber of push buttons to the existing keys (in parallel) by attaching one end of the push button to the

corresponding number and the other end to the IN or OUT terminal

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Operate your unit via:

• The front panel buttons (as this section describes)

• RS-232 or RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen

system, PC

• Kramer RC-IR1 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter

, or other serial controller

• Dry contact-closure switches connected to the Keyboard Extension

7.1 Startup Display

After switching on the power, the MATRIX and STATUS

displays show the

following screen:

Figure 15: Default Startup Status Display Sequence

7.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons

You can switch video/audio signals in the BREAKAWAY or AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO modes (see section 7.2.1), and you can work in the AT ONCE or CONFIRM modes (see section 7.2.2).

You can switch (see section 7.2.3) and clear (see section 7.2.4):

• One input to one output

• Several inputs to several outputs

• One input to all outputs

1 For instructions on usin g Kramer Windows®-based Control Software, refer to the separate user manual (included on the

CD-ROM in .pdf format), Kramer Control Software

2 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01

3 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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7.2.1 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Mode

You can switch video/audio signals in one of 2 ways, either:

• BREAKAWAY, in which video and audio channels switch

independently; or

• AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO (AFV) in which all operations relate to

both the video and the audio channels

7.2.1.1 Setting the Breakaway Mode

To set the BREAKAWAY mode, either:

• Press the VIDEO (for video control only) button

If the VIDEO button illuminates, all operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays relate to Video; or

• Press the AUDIO (for audio control only) button

If the AUDIO button illuminates, all operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays relate to Audio

7.2.1.2 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Mode

To set the Audio-follow-video (AFV) mode

1. Press the AFV button.

2. If the audio and video configurations are the same, the AFV button illuminates. All operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays relate to both the video and the audio channels.

3. If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration, each of the following will occur simultaneously:

• The Audio and Video buttons will blink in a fast alternating cycle

• The TAKE LED will blink

• In the MATRIX Display, digits that represent different audio/video

configurations will blink alternately (For example, the MATRIX Display would show as the input for output 10, the blinking, alternating digits 01 and 02, if IN 1 was routed to OUT 10 for video, and IN 2 was routed to OUT 10 for audio)

4. Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification (reconfiguring the audio according to the video).

1 Audio and video connections are the same and switch at the same moment at the beginning of the sync

2 Be aware that all audio configurations that differ from the video configurations will be lost when returning to the audio

breakaway mode after the AFV mode. To store an audio configuration setup, see section

7.2.5

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7.2.2 Confirming Settings

Choose to work in the AT ONCE mode or the CONFIRM mode:

In the AT ONCE (default

) mode:

• Actions require no user confirmation

• Execution is immediate

• No protection is offered against changing an action in error

In the CONFIRM mode

• You have an optional method to help avoid making a mistake

• Every action requires user confirmation

• Execution is delayed

until the user confirms the action

• Protection is offered to prevent erroneous switching

• You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing

the TAKE button once, to simultaneously switch several outputs

7.2.2.1 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 do not require user confirmation and the TAKE LED does not light.

When the TAKE LED blinks:

• 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)

1 For all actions except storing/recalling setups

2 The CONFIRM mode is the default for storing/recalling setups (see section

3 Failure to press the TAKE button within about 30 seconds (the Timeout) will abort the action

8.5)

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7.2.3 Switching

You can switch:

• One input to one output (see section 7.2.3.1)

• Several inputs to several outputs (see section 7.2.3.2)

• One input to all outputs (see section 7.2.3.3)

7.2.3.1 Switching one Input to one Output

Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your unit operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately.

To switch one input to one output (AT ONCE mode):

1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number connected to that specific output

. If the present output is clear, the 2 blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display. The STATUS Display shows the message:

out # x

Where x is the output number

2. Press the appropriate IN button. The output switches to the input and the MATRIX Display shows the Input # instead of the blinking digits. The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:

out # x

from in # y

Where x is the output number and y is the input number

Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your unit operates in the CONFIRM mode (and the TAKE LED is lit), requires user confirmation.

To switch one input to one output (CONFIRM mode):

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press the appropriate IN button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows

the message:

1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9

2 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds)

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out # x

from in # y

Where x is the output number and y is the input number

3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The output switches to the input and the TAKE LED lights.

7.2.3.2 Switching several Inputs to several Outputs

In the AT ONCE mode, you need to execute each OUT-IN combination separately (see section 7.2.3.1). When switching many inputs to many outputs it is recommended to toggle to the CONFIRM mode.

In the CONFIRM mode you can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once (simultaneously switching several inputs to several outputs).

To switch several inputs to several outputs in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit), do the following:

1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the previous input number for that specific output

. If the previous input is clear, the 2 blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display. The STATUS Display shows the message:

out # x

Where x is the output number

2. Press the appropriate IN button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows

the message:

out # x

from in # y

Where x is the output number and y is the input number

3. Press the second appropriate OUT button, repeating step 1 above.

4. Press the appropriate

IN button, repeating step 2 above.

1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9

2 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds)

3 That corresponds with the second OUT button

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5. Continue with this OUT-IN button sequence, pressing the appropriate OUT and IN buttons, as required. You can also combine an OUT-OFF or OFF-OUT combination with this sequence.

6. After completing the sequence, press the TAKE button to confirm the actions. The inputs switch to the respective outputs, as the MATRIX Display shows (no digits blink) and the TAKE LED lights.

7.2.3.3 Switching one Input to all Outputs

To switch one input to all the outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):

1. Press the ALL button. The MATRIX Display shows all the sets of 2 blinking digits (each representing the present input number for that respective output) blinking simultaneously. The STATUS Display shows the message:

all OUTs

2. Press the appropriate IN button. This input switches to all the outputs and the MATRIX Display shows the identical non-blinking 2 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 blinks.

2. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The selected input switches to all the outputs and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX Display shows the identical 2 non-blinking digits (representing that input number) for all outputs.

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7.2.4 Clearing

You can clear (delete):

• One output (see section 7.2.4.1)

• Several outputs (see section 7.2.4.2)

• All outputs (see section 7.2.4.3)

7.2.4.1 Clearing an Output

To clear an output (in the AT ONCE mode):

1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number for that specific output the 2 blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display. The STATUS Display shows the message:

out # x

Where x is the output number

2. Press the OFF button

. The input is cleared and the MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in its place. The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:

out # x

reset

. If the present input is clear,

Where x is the output number

To clear an output (in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit)):

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press the OFF button

. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits 00 instead of the previous 2 blinking digits and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows

the message:

out # x

reset

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 blinking 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)

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3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The input is cleared and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in its place.

7.2.4.2 Clearing several Outputs

To clear several outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):

1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number for that specific output

. If the present output is clear, the 2 blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display. The STATUS Display shows the message:

out # x

Where x is the output number

2. Press the OFF button. The output is cleared and the MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in its place. The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:

out # x

reset

Where x is the output number

To clear several outputs (in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit)):

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press the OFF button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits 00 instead of the previous 2 blinking digits and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows

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.

1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9

2 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds)

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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 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number for each specific output.

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.

7.2.4.3 Clearing all Outputs

To clear all outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):

1. Press the ALL button. The MATRIX Display shows all the sets of 2 blinking digits (each representing the present input number connected to that respective output) blinking simultaneously. The STATUS Display shows the message:

all OUTs

2. Press the OFF button

. All the outputs are cleared and the MATRIX Display momentarily shows the message:

Reset ALL connections

!!!!

To switch one input to all the outputs (in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit)):

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press the OFF button

. The TAKE LED blinks and the MATRIX Display shows the message:

Reset ALL ?

Press TAKE to execute

3. Press the TAKE button to confirm. All the outputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights.

1 You can press the OFF button first, and then the ALL button (the order is irrelevant)

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use two digit # 01-60

# xy

YES -> TAKE

# xy

7.2.5 Storing and Recalling Setups

You can store up to 60 settings in the non-volatile memory with the ability to recall each of those settings. Whenever a setup is stored (and in whatever mode), the following information is saved as an integral part of that stored setup:

• Video status

• Audio status

• Mode (AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO or BREAKAWAY)

7.2.5.1 Storing Setups

To store a setting, do the following:

1. Press the STO button. The Displays show the messages:

Enter SETUP number

Store

Where xy are the OUT buttons.

2. Press two OUT buttons, using the OUTkeys # 1 to 9, and 10 (for 0). The OUTkeys function on a decimal-basis, and not on a positional-basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 3 followed by the TAKE button The setups shown in the Displays blink. In addition, the TAKE LED and the appropriate mode button

also blink.

The Displays show the messages:

STORE this SETUP ?

Store

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 Display:

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 #.

1 Alternatively, pressing # 10 followed by # 3 will also enter the # 3

2 VIDEO, AUDIO or AFV

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use two digit # 01-60

# xy

7.2.5.2 Recalling Setups

To recall a setting, do the following:

1. Press the RCL button. The Displays show the messages:

Enter SETUP number

RECALL

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 positional-basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 3 followed by the TAKE button The memory recalls the setup. The MATRIX Display shows the blinking setup, and the TAKE LED as well as the appropriate mode button

blinks.

The STATUS Display shows the message:

RECALL

Where xy are the OUT buttons.

3. Preview the setup to decide if to implement it, by pressing the:

• VIDEO or the AUDIO button, for video or audio setups in the

BREAKAWAY mode. Pressing the AFV button will have no effect if setups are stored in the BREAKAWAY mode

• AFV button, for setups in the AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO mode.

Pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button will have no effect if setups are stored in the AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO mode

If you decide not to implement the setup, you can scan the other setups, by pressing different OUT buttons. To stop previewing the setups, press a non-relevant button, for example, an IN button.

4. Press the TAKE button. The specific setup is implemented.

If trying to recall an empty setup message saying that that particular setup is empty and would return you to step 1 above.

1 Alternatively, pressing # 10 followed by # 3 will also enter the # 3

2 VIDEO, AUDIO or AFV

3 That is, a setup # for which no setup is actually stored

, the MATRIX Display would show a

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Operational Control

Setup Commands

Review the current setup by pressing the TAKE button several times (as required). Pressing the TAKE button lets you see how a command is setup without changing it

Change the current state by pressing the TAKE button

LOCK front panel ? yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

Follow the S YSTEM

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

SWITCHING METHOD setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

extended KEYBOARD setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

STORE/RECALL setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

what to IN D ICA TE

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

COMMUNICATION setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

IR REMOTE setti ng

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

AUTO store current SETUP

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

identify MACHINE

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

initial RESET

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

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You can press the MENU button up to 11 times in straight sequence to scan the range of commands.

You can stop changing a setup at any time by pressing any IN button.

Figure 16: Sequence of MENU Commands

MENU Commands Sequence

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

to unlock- press MENU

8.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock

your unit. Unlocking releases the protection

mechanism.

To lock the unit:

1. Press the MENU button once. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

LOCK front panel ?

2. Press the TAKE button. The front panel locks and the Displays momentarily show the messages:

Front panel LOCKED

Pressing a front panel button has no effect

Keyboard LOCKED

but remote RS-232 and

RS-485 commands function and show on the MATRIX Display.

To unlock the VS-162AV:

Either:

1. Press the MENU button. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

to UNLOCK front panel

press TAKE

The TAKE LED blinks.

2. Press the TAKE button. The front panel unlocks the message:

Or:

1 Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you ca n 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

Front panel

UNLOCKED

5 2

and the MATRIX Display momentarily shows

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1. Press the TAKE button twice. The front panel unlocks and the same messages show as in steps 1 and 2 above.

8.2 Choosing the Follow-System or Breakaway-From-System Mode

The terms audio-follow-video

and audio breakaway

are well known. Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times, need to switch independently. For example:

• Non-linear editing systems, that sometimes combine video with

analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio

• Duplication systems, that make Master tapes from programs with

different formats: composite analog, component analog and component digital

When the Follow-SYSTEM command is selected, the unit will automatically switch in the AUDIO-FOLLOW-VIDEO (AFV) mode and the AFV button illuminates.

When the BREAKAWAY from video command is selected (the Video or the Audio button illuminates), the unit automatically switches in the Breakaway-From-SYSTEM mode.

When the unit functions in the:

• Follow-SYSTEM mode, the unit switches with other 16x16 matrix

switchers

• Breakaway-from-SYSTEM mode, the unit

, implementing the same action simultaneously

functions independently,

implementing an action independently of the others

The unit will function

in the Follow-SYSTEM mode if at least one other unit is set to the Follow-SYSTEM mode and these units interconnect via an RS-232 and/or RS-485 communication line.

1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way

2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels

3 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series, that include, for example, the VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital video matrix

switcher), the VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), the VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher),

the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher) units and/or the VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix

switcher)

4 Also applies to a VS-1616A unit or a VS-1616AD unit

5 The 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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Press TAKE to execute

breakaway

Press TAKE to execute

follow SYS

To set the unit to function 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:

set UNIT follow SYSTEM?

current:

3. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX Display momentarily shows this message, followed by the status of the switcher and in the STATUS Display the letter “S” is displayed behind the blinking cursor:

the UNIT is set in mode

FOLLOW system

If the status of the unit differs from that of the other unit(s), set the unit to the Follow-SYSTEM mode. The MATRIX Display blinks the new status of the switcher and the TAKE LED blinks. Pressing the TAKE button implements all the changes to the same state as the rest of the system placing the switcher in the Follow-SYSTEM mode.

To set the unit to function in the Breakaway-from-SYSTEM mode:

1. Press the MENU button twice. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

FOLLOW the system

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

2. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages:

BREAKAWAY from system?

current:

3. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

1 Pressing a different button cancels the operation and the switcher will remain in its previous state

the UNIT is set in mode

BREAKAWAY from system

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8.3 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting

Section 8.3.1 describes the SWITCHING METHOD settings for stand alone units and large matrices. Section 8.3.2 describes how to configure a SWITCHING METHOD.

8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings

Setting the unit as a Stand-Alone UNIT provides a choice of 3 SWITCHING METHOD settings:

• NoVIS - switching occurs immediately after completion of front

panel or dry-contact operation or immediately after receiving an RS-232 or RS-485 command, or an IR command. The switching is independent of the vertical reference

• EXT (external sync) - switching occurs during the vertical interval

of the video reference signal connected to the IN SYNC signal should be properly terminated via the TERM button

connector (this

)

• INT# 1 (internal sync) - switching occurs during the vertical interval

of the video reference signal connected to IN # 1

Setting the unit as a Large Matrix (instead of as a Stand-Alone UNIT) provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings:

• NoVIS, EXT or INT# 1 (as described above)

• MTX (SYNC from Matrix) - the vertical interval of the video

reference (selected on one unit in the Large Matrix system) is present on the “SYNC” RS-485 terminal block connector

. This reference signal applies to all switchers in the multi-switcher system and facilitates switching all VS-162/VS-1616 series units simultaneously

To choose the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting 17

illustrates:

• Connect the RS-485 terminal block connectors

as the example in

between each

switcher in the multi-switcher system

• Connect and set the video reference signal on one of the video units

to EXT (external sync) or INT# 1 (internal sync)

• Set the video reference on the other video units to the MTX (SYNC

from Matrix) setting

Figure

1 Item 1 in Figure 2

2 Item 3 in Figure 2

3 Item 5 in Figure 2

4 This sets the matrix sync configuration from another (Master) machine

5 Via a straight connection of all 4 PINS

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Figure 17: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting

8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD

To choose a SWITCHING METHOD 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

External1

3. Press an OUT button from 1, 2, 3 or 4. For example, OUT button # 3 to set the internal sync configuration. The TAKE LED blinks 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

1 Indicating that the machine is currently set to the external switching method setting

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2: External keys ON

X-key ON

Press TAKE to execute

X-key ON

8.4 Choosing the extended Keyboard Setting

Section 6.6 describes how to connect a remote keyboard. Activate or deactivate it by setting the extended Keyboard setting ON or OFF.

To set the extended KEYBOARD mode, do the following:

1. Press the MENU button until reaching the extended Keyboard setting. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

extended KEYBOARD setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

2. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages:

Outkey 1: External keys OFF

current:

3. Press the OUT button 1 to deactivate the External keys. The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:

Turn OFF external keys?

current:

4. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages:

External Keyboard mode

changed

current:

X-key OFF

8.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode

Choose one of these STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD modes:

• At ONCE mode in which setups are stored/recalled immediately

without the need for user confirmation

• CONFIRM mode in which storing/recalling setups require user

confirmation. The CONFIRM mode is the default setups and is recommended to prevent erroneously storing/recalling of setups

To set the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD mode to the AT ONCE mode, instead of the CONFIRM (default) mode, do the following:

1 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated

2 The AT ONCE mode is the default for all actions except storing/recalling setups

for storing/recalling

MENU Commands Sequence

changed

At once

STATUS

SYSTEM

Alone _

AUDIO

FollowV _

IRremote

Ext Key

Auto Save

ON _

Machine

# 01 _

Firmware

SYNC

Scrolling the Switcher Setup

STATUS

followV _

AUDIO

AUDIO mode

When the AFV

button illuminates

STATUS

Break _

AUDIO

AUDIO mode

When the VIDEO

or AUDIO

button illuminates

1. Press the MENU button until reaching the 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

current:

8.6 Choosing what to INDICATE

Choose what is displayed during regular operation: between scrolling the switcher setup as Figure 18 illustrates, and showing the AUDIO mode.

Figure 18: Choosing what to INDICATE

To scroll the switcher setup (instead of showing the AUDIO mode), do the following:

1. Press the MENU button until you reach the “What to INDICATE”

command. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

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changed

SETUP

Press TAKE to execute

changed

No reply

what to INDICATE

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

2. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages:

Use OUTkey to configure

1: scroll SETUP 2: AUDIO mode

Current:

AUDIO

3. Press the OUT button 1. The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:

Scroll switcher setup?

Press TAKE to execute

Current:

AUDIO

4. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages:

display mode

Current:

8.7 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

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 blinks and the Displays show the messages:

Set serial port NO reply

4. Press the TAKE button again. The Displays show the messages:

SWITCHER RESPONSE

Current:

MENU Commands Sequence

remote OFF

remote ON

8.8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control

Set the IR REMOTE control to enable remote control of the 16x16 AudioVideo Matrix Switcher, using the Kramer Infra-Red Remote Control Device

Refer to the Infra-Red Remote Control Device user manual Table 6

and Table 7 summarize the setup and operational commands.

Table 6: Summary of Basic IR-1 Setups

To execute this command: Press the following keys in this sequence:

Allocate the unit to Group 12 SHIFT + GROUP + 12

Set the MACHINE # UNIT + # key

(according to the unit dipswitch settings)

, for full details.

To enable IR REMOTE control (when set OFF), do the following:

1. Press the MENU button until reaching the IR REMOTE setting. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

IR REMOTE setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

2. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages:

Outkey 1: InfraredREMOTE OFF

current:

2: InfraredREMOTE ON

3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:

Turn ON infrared REMOTE ?

Current:

Press TAKE to execute

4. Press the TAKE button again. The Displays show the messages:

Infrared REMOTE mode

Current:

changed

Table 7: Summary of Basic IR-1 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)

Store/Recall a setup

SHIFT + STO/RCL + # key (for the setup)

1 After enabling the IR REMOTE control command, remotely control the unit via the IR-1 remote control transmitter pointed

at the remote receiver on the machine’s front panel (item 1 in Figure 2)

2 You can download the user manual: RC-IR1, IR-1, IR-1-01, from the Internet at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 For example, press UNIT + # 1 if the unit is set as MACHINE # 1

4 For example, press # 6 followed by # 2 to switch input 2 to output 6

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changed

AutoSave

8.9 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 that it returns to the same status after cycling power.

To save the current setup automatically (when 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 blinks and the Displays show the messages:

Auto store CURRENT setup ?

Press TAKE to execute

Current:

NO save

4. Press the TAKE button again. The Displays show the messages:

AUTOSAVE mode

Current:

8.10 Identifying the MACHINE

Display essential information (the product name and version number) to identify your machine, for example, for technical support purposes.

To identify your machine, do the following:

1. Press the MENU button until you reach the Identifying the MACHINE command. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

identify MACHINE

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX Display (as Figure 19 illustrates) shows the message:

MENU Commands Sequence

Press TAKE to execute

!!!!!

confirm by pressing OUT # 7

Figure 19: Machine Identification

8.11 Choosing the initial RESET

Choose to reset the machine

• Current status

(reloads the current setup)

to the:

• Factory default (resets to the pre-installed factory default state

Each VS-162AV unit ships in its factory default

To reset the machine, do the following:

1. Press the MENU button until you reach the initial RESET command. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

initial RESET

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX Display shows the message:

Outkey 1: Current status

2: Factory default

)

3. Press the OUT button 2, for example, to reset to the factory default. The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:

4. Press the TAKE button again. The Displays show the messages:

5. Press the OUT # 7. The machine resets to the factory default and the Displays show the first messages of the reloading progress (as Figure 19 illustrates).

1 Without having to switch the power off and on

2 Sometimes called a “soft reset”

3 Each unit ships in its factory default state that is a 16x16 audio-video matrix, with all setups empty and each input

connected to its corresponding output (for example, 1-to-1)

Reset to factory default

WARNING

WARNING !!!!!

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9 Flash Memory Upgrade

The main part of the unit firmware is located in FLASH you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!

Download the up-to-date file from the Internet or obtain it from your dealer. The following example shows how to install a file named (for example) “162-

15.hex” to the FLASH memory

The current unit software version shows in the STATUS display as . Figure 15 illustrates in section 7.1.

9.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a unit, connect:

• The COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the unit

When simultaneously upgrading the firmware on several units:

• Connect the COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the first

unit

• Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the first unit to the RS-232 IN

port on the second unit or another 16x16 unit

• Connect all 16x16 units that you want to upgrade, in this way,

linking them in a daisy chain connection

• Set DIP 7 according to whether or not a Null-modem connection is

being used

memory, which lets

9.2 Upgrading 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 “162-15.hex” and click the Open button. The filename appears in the lower part of the window (in bold script).

1 Electrically programmable and erasable

2 The number “15” in the file name indicates the version number “1.5”. Be sure you receive the latest version, and that it is a

“.hex” file

3 Refer to section

6.3 for full details

Flash Memory Upgrade

5. Press and hold the TAKE button while simultaneously turning on the POWER switch on the unit. After a few seconds, following the initial machine identification message, the MATRIX Display shows the following message:

Please,

release key TAKE

6. Release the TAKE button. The TAKE LED blinks 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 lose current SETUP

Confirm < TAKE >

8. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX Display shows the following message:

Are you ABSOLUTELY sure?

Press TAKE to execute

At this stage, and at any time previously, you can cancel the operation by pressing any button, other than the TAKE button.

9. Press the TAKE button once again. The program starts working and the TAKE LED turns off. The MATRIX Display shows the 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 unit, be sure to

perform the above steps, 5 to 9, on each unit before continuing.

1 Upgrading firmware resets your unit to the factory default. This includes erasing all setups

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Please, wait…

16608D

11. From your PC’s K-Sender program, click the Send button. The color of the Send button changes to red and numbers appear dynamically inside the blue line. The Displays on the unit show the messages:

Transfer may take minutes

=080756

12. Observe the PC monitor and the unit MATRIX and STATUS Displays. After about 30 seconds, the program installation completes, the color of the Send button ceases to be red and the numbers inside the blue line disappear. The Displays on the unit show the messages:

Program replaced

=16608D

successfully!

13. After about 3 seconds, the Displays show the messages:

Turn unit OFF, reconnect

cables and turn ON

=16608D

16608D

14. Verify that the checksum (for example, 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 Kramer firmware version. Turn the POWER switch on the unit off. Reconnect the RS-232 IN and RS-232 OUT rear panel port connections (as applicable). Turn the POWER switch on the unit on again. Observe the new version number that shows in the STATUS Display. Go to the Menu and restore your specific settings. Prepare and store all necessary setups.

1 Shows the dynamic progress upgrade of the checksum

Technical Specifications

10 Technical Specifications

Table 8 includes the technical specifications:

Table 8: Technical Specifications

INPUTS:

OUTPUTS:

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 2.2 Vpp AUDIO: 20dBm

BANDWIDTH (-3dB): VIDEO: 90 MHz -3dB AUDIO: >100 kHz

DIFF. GAIN: <0.18%

DIFF. PHASE:

K-FACTOR: <0.05%

S/N RATIO: VIDEO: 76.1dB

CROSSTALK (all hostile): VIDEO: <-46dB @ 5MHz AUDIO: -80dB @ 1kHz

CONTROLS: 41 selector switches; RS-232, RS-485, IR remote, dry keyboard extension

COUPLING: VIDEO: DC AUDIO: AC

AUDIO THD + NOISE: 0.04% @ 1kHz

AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC: 0.002%

OPERATING TEMPERATURE:

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

POWER SOURCE: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; 31VA (400mA maximum)

DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W ), 7-inch (D) 2U (H) rack-mountable

WEIGHT: 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs.) approx

ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter,

VIDEO: 16 composite video 1 Vpp / 75Ω on BNC connectors AUDIO: 16 balanced audio 10kΩ on detachable terminal block connectors

(VS-162AV) / 16 unbalanced audio on RCA connectors (VS-162AVRCA)

VIDEO: 16 composite video 1 Vpp / 75Ω on BNC connectors AUDIO: 16 balanced audio 50Ω on detachable terminal block connectors

(VS-162AV) / 16 unbalanced audio on RCA connectors (VS -162AVRCA)

± 0.4 Deg.

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

–40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F)

Windows®-based Kramer control software

of VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA

AUDIO: 82.2dB, unweighted, RL = 10kΩ

11 Communication Protocol

Table 9 includes the Protocol 20002 hexadecimal codes parameters are: 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.

. The communication

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

2 Full details are available on our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com

3 This example assumes MACHINE # 1, and node 0

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OUT

OUT 9 OUT 8 OUT 7 OUT 6 OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT1

IN 4 01

Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

81 8B 81

82 8B 81

83 8B

84 8B

81 8D 81

82 8D 81

83 8D

84 8D

81 8E 81

82 8E 81

83 8E

84 8E

01 81 8F 81

82 8F 81

83 8F

84 8F

01 81 90 81

82 90 81

83 90

84 90

IN 13

IN 14

8A 81

8B 81

01 8E 81 81 01 8F 81 81

90 81

8A 82

8B 82

8C 82

01 8D 82

01 8E 82 81 01 8F 82 81

90 82

85 83

01 86 83

01 87 83 81 01 88 83 81

89 83 81

8A 83

8B 83

8C 83

01 8D 83

01 8E 83 81 01 8F 83 81

90 83

85 84

01 86 84

01 87 84 81 01 88 84 81

89 84 81

8A 84

8B 84

8C 84

01 8D 84

01 8E 84 81 01 8F 84 81

90 84

8A 86

8B 86

8E 86

8F 86

85 87

01 86 87

01 87 87 81 01 88 87 81

89 87 81

8A 87

8B 87

8C 87

01 8D 87

01 8E 87 81 01 8F 87 81

90 87

85 88

01 86 88

01 87 88 81 01 88 88 81

89 88 81

8A 88

8B 88

8C 88

01 8D 88

01 8E 88 81 01 8F 88 81

90 88

85 89

01 86 89

01 87 89 81 01 88 89 81

89 89 81

89 81 01 8F 89 81

90 89

85 8A

01 86 8A

01 87 8A 81 01 88 8A 81

89 8A 81

8A 8A

8B 8A

01 8E 8A 81 01 8F 8A 81

90 8A

85 8B

01 86 8B

01 87 8B 81 01 88 8B 81

89 8B 81

8A 8B

8B 8B

8C 8B

01 8D 8B

01 8E 8B 81 01 8F 8B 81

90 8B

01 86

01 87

81 01 88

8C 8C

01 8D 8C

8E 8C

8F 8C

90 8C

85 8D

01 86 8D

01 87 8D 81 01 88 8D 81

89 8D 81

8A 8D

8B 8D

8C 8D

01 8D 8D

01 8E 8D 81 01 8F 8D 81

90 8D

85 8E

01 86 8E

01 87 8E 81 01 88 8E 81

89 8E 81

8A 8E

8B 8E

8C 8E

01 8D 8E

01 8E 8E 81 01 8F 8E 81

90 8E

85 8F

01 86 8F

01 87 8F 81 01 88 8F 81

89 8F 81

8A 8F

8B 8F

8C 8F

01 8D 8F

01 8E 8F 81 01 8F 8F 81

90 8F

85 90

01 86 90

01 87 90 81 01 88 90 81

89 90 81

8A 90

8B 90

8C 90

01 8D 90

01 8E 90 81 01 8F 90 81

90 90

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