Kramer Electronics VS-162V User Manual

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USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-162V

16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 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 Switcher 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 Betwe en 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 Outputs 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 Stand alone MACHINE ADDRESS to a Large Matrix 45

11.4.2 Changing the Large Matrix M ACHINE ADDRESS to Standalone 46

11.4.3 Changing to a Different Lar ge Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS 47

11.5 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting 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 Setting 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

Contents

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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 Panel D IP-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 15: RS-485 Connector PI N O U T 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 19: Defaul t Startup Status Display Seq uence 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 Matrix Switcher Featur e s 6 Table 2: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine 9 Table 3: Standalone Switcher Configuration 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

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 o f our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups defined by function.

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

This product is ideal for:

• Professional display systems requiring video signal routing

• Broadcast, presentation and pro duction facilities

• Rental/staging applications

• Monitoring in large duplication syste ms

The package includes the following items:

• VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

• Windows

-based Kramer control software

• Power cord and null-modem adapter

• This user man ual

that are clearly

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the eq uipment carefully and save the original box and

packaging materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of t his user man ual

2.1 Quick Start

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

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Getting Started

Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VS-162V is a high-performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix switcher for composite video signa ls o n 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 green signal - RG

• 4x4 for RGBS signals

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 matrix switcher ) , VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital au dio matrix switcher), and VS-1616RS (an RS-422 control signal matrix switcher).

In particular, the VS-162V:

• Produces glitch-free transitio ns, when sources share a common

reference sync

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

• When integrated in a system, a ll 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 setups when us ing the Kramer control software on your PC

• Includes a user-friendly LCD display (making operation even

easier)

• With its FLASH memory, lets you upgrad e 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

You can control the VS-162V:

• Using the front panel buttons

• Remotely, b y 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

• Via external dry-contact push buttons

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding

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

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that

may adverse ly influence signal quality and position yo ur Kramer VS-162V in a location free from moisture and away from excessive s unlight and dust

4 Your Video Matrix Switcher

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

4.1

Your Video Matrix Switcher

Figure 1: VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

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Your Video Matrix Switcher

Feature

Function

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

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

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

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

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

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 t o conf irm an d co mplete set up and switching

SYNC

12 13 LOOP BNC

14 TERM SYNC Button Press to terminate at 75Ω or release for looping 15 EXT. (extension) KEYS

Terminal Block Connectors

16 RS-485 Detachable Terminal

Block Port 17 RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub (F) Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 18 RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-su b ( M)

Port 19 SETUP DIP-Switches DIP-switches for setup of the unit 20 REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlli ng th e machine

21 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 22 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors (from 1 to 16) 23 IN BNC Connectors Connect to the video sou rc e s (from 1 to 16) 24 TERM IN Buttons Press to terminate at 75Ω or release for looping 25 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

IN BNC Connector Connects to the external video sync source

Connector

remote control transmitter

all outputs

OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs

Displays the selected input(s) switched to the output(s) (above or below the corresponding OUTPUT label) and user interface messages

Connects to the SYNC IN connector on the next unit

Connects 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

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

via an IR remote controller (ins t ea d of usi ng the front pa nel IR

receiver)

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

4.1

Your Video Matrix Switcher

7 7

4.1 Using the 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 machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables

. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the

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

11F

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

To rack-mount a machine:

1. Attach both ear brackets to the

How to Rack Mount

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.

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

1. It is located within the recommended environmental conditions, as the opera ting ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature.

2. Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around the machine.

3. The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position.

4. You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting the machine to the supply circuit, overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and suppl y wiri ng. Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information. For example, for fuse replacement, see the v al ue printed on the product label.

5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected only to an electri city 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.

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 ca bles 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

)

Installing and Operating a Single VS-162V - Overview

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

to the rear panel, as

To install the VS-162V, connect the followi ng required:

• Power cord

• Video input and output cables

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

controller), as described in section

• Set the DIP-switches, as described in section

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

in section

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 more information, see section

8):

Figure 2 (for

Figure 2: DIP-Switch Setup on a Si n gl e Mac hine

To operate a single machine, see Table 2.

Table 2: Quick Reference Operating Gui de for a Single Machine

To perform this command: Press:

Connect an input with an outpu t 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

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

appropriate Menu setup c om m an d and fol lo w the instructions

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Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

7 Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

Using the VS-162V unit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series you can assemble the fol lowing ki nds of systems:

• A standalone switcher (see section

• A multi-channel video switcher (see section

• An expanded matrix switcher (see section

• A system of interconnected switchers (see section

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

7.1 Configuring the Standalone VS-162V

This section describes how to co nfi g ur e your VS-162V as a standalone switcher for:

• Composite video (CV) (see secti on

• s-Video (Y/C) (see section

• YUV (RGB) (see section

• RGBS (see section

7.1.4)

7.1.2)

7.1.3)

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

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

on a Standalone Unit

7.1)

7.2)

7.3)

7.4)

7.1.1)

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

1 Including the VS-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)

Figure 3:

Configuring the VS-162V Video 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 single VS-162V switcher as an 8x8 video matrix switcher (with 8 inputs and 8 outputs) for s-Video (Y/C), group the inputs and outputs into pairs, as shown in

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

Figure 4:

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Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

7.1.3 Configuring a 5x5 YUV/RGB Switcher

To configure a single VS-162V switcher as a 5x5 vide o matrix switcher for YUV (or RGB), group the inputs and outputs

Figure 5

. The YUV channel is also appropriate for RG

into sets of 3, as shown in

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 single VS-162V switcher as a 4x4 vide o matrix switcher for RGBS, group the inputs and outputs into sets of 4, as shown in

Figure 6:

1 Input 16 and output 16 are not used

Figure 6: Configuring the VS-162V for RGBS

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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

• YUV (RGB) (see section

• RGBS (see section

7.2.3)

7.2.1)

7.2.2)

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

, leading the slaves in the

background. Note: To activate a multi-channel video switcher so that each unit is in the

same state from the outset, turn on the master unit power before turning on the slave units.

Table 4: 16x16 Multi-Channel Configurations

Configuration No. VS-162Vs Needed to

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

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

Make a 16x16 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 ignoring 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.

Table 4

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

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Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

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

To configure a 16x16 YUV video matrix switcher, combine VS-162V switchers, as shown in :

Figure 7

three

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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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

7.2.3 Configuring a 4-Unit 16x16 RGBS Switcher

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

Figure 7.

7.3 Configuring a Multi-Unit Matrix Switcher

You can greatly expand the number of input s and outputs using several VS162V units

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

. To do this, you must s et a unique MACHINE ADDRES S #

8.3 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 chart in .

Figure 8

configuration from the

1 For example, a 32 x32 switcher and a 32x16 switcher. In fact, you can connect up to 36 units to for m a switcher with 96 inputs and 96 outputs

2 For example, like this:

Figure 8: MACHINE ADDRESS # Designation

but not like this:

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7.3.1 Configuring a 32x16 Switcher

A 32x16 switcher consist s of two VS-162V units (MACHINE ADDRESS # 1 and MACHINE ADDRESS # 7), as shown in configuration, as shown in

Figure 9:

Figure 8. To make this

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

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.

8.2).

Figure 9: Configur ing a 32x16 Switc her

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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 ADD RESS # 8). To a ssemble, as shown in

Figure 10:

1. Set the same MACHINE #

on all the four VS-162V units.

2. Set the MACHINE ADDRESS # to 1, 2, 7 and 8 on each of the four units, respectively (refer to

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 75Ω (push in the TERM button

next to the INPUT BNCs) and put the inputs in MACHINE ADDRESS # 1 into Hi-Z state (release the TERM buttons next to the INPUT BNCs). INPUTS 1 to 16 become the SYSTEM INPUTS 1 to 16.

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.

7. Terminate the INPUTS on MACHINE ADDRESS # 8 to 75 Ω (push in the TERM button next to the INPUT BNCs) and put the inputs in MACHINE ADDRESS # 7 into 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 designate d as MA CHIN E A DDRESS # 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: Conne c t ing the 32x32 Switche r

7.4 Configuring a System of Interconnected Switchers

A major 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 li mited 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), and VS-1616RS (an RS-422 control signal matrix switcher).

The block diagram in interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 32x32 composite video matrix switc her , a 32x16 digital video 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 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.

Figure 11 illustrates how to assemble an

Figure 11, the 32x32 composite video

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Figure 11: Assembling a System of Interconnect ed 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 configura t ions.

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DIP-switch #

Function:

8 Under standing 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 configur ing 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

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

8.1 Setting the DIP-Switches

7.4).

Configure the VS-162V by setting the 8 DIP-switches as

Figure 12 and

Table 5 define:

Figure 12: Rear P ane l DIP-switches

Table 5: DIP-switch Definitions

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

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

1 See section 9.1

OFF = RS-232 connection via a null-modem adapter ON = RS-232 connection with out a null-modem adapter

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

with RS-232

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DIP-SWITCH

MACHINE #

DIP-SWITCH

8.2 Setting the MACHINE #

To contro l a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit must be identified via its unique MAC HINE #. In an extended matrix configuration, in addition to the MACHINE #, each unit is identi fied via its MACHINE ADDRESS #.

Set the MACHINE #

Table 6 on a VS-162V unit acco rding to .

A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15. 0 is not a valid address.

Table 6: Machine # DIP-Switch Settings

MACHINE #

1 2 OFF 3 4 OFF OFF 5 6 OFF 7 8 OFF OFF OFF

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

OFF OFF OFF 9

OFF OFF 10 OFF

ON ON

ON ON ON

OFF OFF 11

ON ON

OFF

ON ON

OFF 12 OFF OFF OFF 13 OFF 14 OFF OFF 15

OFF OFF

OFF

ON ON

ON ON ON ON

OFF

ON ON ON ON

OFF

ON ON ON

8.3 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS #

The MACHINE ADDRESS # is determined via the MACHINE ADDRESS Menu command, as section

11.4 describes. The MACHINE ADDRESS #

defines whi ch inputs and outputs are configured to that particular unit when expanding, as the chart in

Figure 8 illustrates.

ON ON ON

A valid MACHINE ADDRESS # is from 1 to 36.

8.4 Understan ding the SYSTEM Mode

DIP-switch 5 defines whether the VS-162V unit communicates with other switchers via a common control line.

You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in the following applications:

• Standalone switcher applications

• A multi-channel video switcher application

• An expanded matrix switcher applica tion

1 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1 2 See section 7.1 3 See section 4 See section

7.2

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

For a description of the Follow-SYSTEM and Breakaway-from-SYSTEM

menu modes, see section

11.2

8.5 Understa n d ing the SLAVE Mode

The SLAVE mode is only used for the multi-channel video switcher configuration YUV switcher, as shown in .

, for example , when using three VS-162V units to form a

Figure 7

One unit is use d as the master, and the other two units are slaves. The slaves always follo w the master. In the example shown in

Figure 7, the first

VS-162V unit is the master (w ith DIP 6 set OFF disabling the slave mode) and the second and third VS-162V units are slaves (with DIP 6 set ON enabling t he slave mode).

On both slave VS-162V units, the MATRIX and STAT US D isp lays do not illuminate and the STATUS Display shows the following messa ge:

Keyboard LOCKED

However, the STATUS Display on each slave VS-162V unit dynamically

all changes made from the master VS-162V unit.

shows Front panel control is via the master VS-162V unit, on which the fr ont panel

buttons are unlocked and both the MATRIX and STATUS displays illuminate.

9 Connect i ng a Control Interface

Connect a control interface (RS-232 or RS-485) unless operating a VS-162V as a standalone unit without any control device ( that is, with control from the front panel or IR port, and not via a remote controller or a PC).

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

1 See section 7.4 2 See section 3 Albeit with an LCD Display that does not illuminate

7.2

, if the switcher that connects to the PC connects via

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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 the RS-232 control interface for a point-to-point connection with a range of about 25 meters.

Choose the 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 16x16 matrix switchers) and the control unit in an RS-232 daisy chain arrangement, with or without using a null-modem adapter, as shown in

Figure 13

The RS-232 daisy chain switcher arrangement is transpa rent. Thi s lets you arrange the switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) according to your req uirements, 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, using 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 with a

null-modem adapter (see section adapter (see section

9.1.4)

9.1.3) or without a null-modem

• The 25-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit with a

null-modem adapter (see section adapter (see section

9.1.1 Connecting Two Units with a Null-Modem Adapter

9.1.6)

9.1.5) or without a null-modem

To connect two VS-162V units, using a null-modem adapter provided with the mac hine (default):

1. Connect a flat cable

between the RS -232 OUT 9-pin D-sub port on the first

VS-162V unit an d the null-modem adapt er that attach es to th e RS-232 IN 9- pin D-sub port on the second VS-162V unit.

2. On the second VS-162V unit, set DIP 7 OFF (enabling null-modem

adapter use).

9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter

To connect two VS-162V units, without using a null-modem adapter:

1. Connect a flat cable

between the RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub port on the f irs t

VS-162V unit an d 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

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

To connect t he 9-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, using a null-modem adapter:

1. Connect a flat cable 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-modem a da pt er us e

1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5 2 See section 8

between the 9-pin D-sub COM port of the PC and the

) on the VS-162V unit.

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25 25

Female DB25 (From PC)

PIN 20 connected to PIN 6

Connect PINS 4, 5 and 8 together

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

To connect t he 9-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, without using a null-modem adapt er:

1. Connect a flat cable

between 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. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling null-modem adapter use

) on the VS-162V

unit.

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

To connect t he 25-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, using a null-modem adapter:

1. Connect a flat cable

between the 25-pin D-sub CO M por t an d the null-

modem adapt er t h at a tt aches t o th e RS -232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on the first VS-162V unit.

2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling null-modem adapt e r u se

) on the VS-162V

unit.

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

To connect t he 25-pin D-sub COM port of a PC to a VS-162V unit, without using a null-modem adapt er:

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:

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

) on the VS-162V unit.

9.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface

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-485 Conne 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 to 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

1 See section 8

9.3 and Figure 21 in section 11.5.1.

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Figure 16: Connecting the RS-485 Connect or s be tw e 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 Kramer Tools 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 s elect 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

Configure the sync via the SWITCHING METHOD menu command

setting

. When setting 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.

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 connectors, as

7.2.2 describes) and then connect all the terminal block 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 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 18. shows how to connect the Keyboard Extension

(EXT. KEYS):

1 Refer to section 11.5.1 2 Refer to section 3 Add an unlimited nu mber of push buttons to the existing keys (in parallel) by attach ing 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 Keyboard E xt ension, activate the extended KEYBOARD setting Menu command, as section

11.6 describes.

10 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher

You can operate 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, PC

• The Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

• Dry contact-closure switches connected to the keyboard extension

, or other serial controller

10.1 Startup Display

After switc hing on the power, the MATRIX and STATUS following sc reens in sequence:

1 For instructions on using Kramer Windows 95/98/NT TM Control Software, refer to the separate user manual (included on the CD-ROM in .pdf format), Kramer Control Software 2 Version 1.5 is shown in the Status Display as an example; text in the Matrix Display may vary (according to machine settings)

displays show the

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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

) 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 d elayed

until the user confirms the action

• Protection is offered to prevent erroneous switching

• You can key-in s everal actions and then confir m t hem by pressing

the TAKE button once, to simultaneously switch several monitor s

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 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 T AK E button.

In CONFIRM mode: Actions require user confirmation and the TAKE LED lights.

In AT ONCE mode: Actio ns do not re quire user confirmation and the TAKE LED does not light.

When the T AK E 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 cance l 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

• Several inputs to several outputs (see section

• One input to all outputs (see section

10.4.1)

10.4.2)

10.4.3)

10.4.1 Switching One Input to One Output

Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your VS-162V 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 two flashing digits, representing the present input number connected to that specific output 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 input an d th e 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

out # x

. If the present

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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 combination when your VS-162V operates in the CONFIRM mode (and the TAKE LED is li t), 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 two flashing digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows

the message:

out # x

from in # y

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

3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The output sw itches t o the input an d th e TAKE LED 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 switchi ng many inp uts 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 pres s ing the TAKE button once (simultaneously switching s everal inputs to seve r a l outputs).

To switch several input s t o several outputs in t he CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit), do the following:

1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX display shows the two flashing digits, representing the previous input number for that specific output

. If the previous input is clear, the two flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS Display shows the message:

out # x

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

the message:

out # x

from in # y

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

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

4. Press the appropriate

IN button, repeating step 2 above.

5. Continue with th is OU T-IN button sequence, pressing the appropriate OUT and IN buttons, as required. You can also combine an OUT-OFF or OFF-OUT combination w ith this sequ ence.

6. After completing the sequence, press the TAKE button to confirm the actions. The inputs switch to the res pective out puts, 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 output s (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 outpu ts an d th e MATRIX display shows the identical non-flashing two digits (representing that input number).

To switch one input to all the output s (in the CONFIRM mod e, (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 in put sw itches t o all th e outputs and the TAKE L ED l ights. 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

You can clear (delete):

• One output (see section

10.5.1)

• Several outputs (see section

• All outputs (see section

10.5.1 Clearing an Output

10.5.3)

To clear a n output (in the AT ONCE mod e):

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

out # x

Where x is the output number

2. Press the OFF button

. The input is cl ear ed and th e 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

10.5.2)

. If the present input is clear,

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 two flashing digits 00 instead of the previous two flashing digits and the TAKE LED flashes. 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 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 is cleared 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

. If the present output is cle ar, the two flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS Display shows the message:

out # x

Where x is the output number

2. Press the OFF butt on . 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

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 th is OU T-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

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

Reset ALL connections

!!!!

To switch one input to all the output s (in the CONFIRM mod e (the TAKE LED is lit)):

1. Repeat step 1 above.

2. Press the OFF button

The TAKE LED flashes and the MATRIX display shows the message:

Reset ALL ?

Press TAKE to ex ecute

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 following:

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 OUTkey s f uncti on on a decim al -basis, an d not on a pos iti onal -basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followe d by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 10 followed by # 3

The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:

STORE this SETUP ?

YES -> TAKE

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 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 #.

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 f oll owed by # 3

. The memory recalls the setup. The MATRIX display shows the flashing setup and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS Display shows the message:

1 However, pressing # 3 followed by the TAKE button will also enter the # 3 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 butto n, s uch as an IN button.

4. Press the TAKE button. The specific setup is implem ented.

If trying to recall an empty setup

, the MATRIX display would show a message saying that that particular setup is empty and would return you to step 1 above.

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You can pres s the MENU button up to 13 times in straight sequence to scan the range of commands.

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

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Setup Commands

Review the cur r ent 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 current st ate by pressing the TAKE button

LOCK fron t pan el ? ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

Follow the SYSTEM

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

VIDEO FORMAT setting

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

MACHINE ADDRESS se tting

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

SWITCHING METHOD setting

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

ext ended KEYBOARD set t in g

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

STORE/RECALL setting

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

what to INDICATE

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

COMMUNICATION setting

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

IR REMOTE setting

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

AUTO store current SETUP

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

identify MACH INE

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

init ial RESET

ye s -> TAKE, next -> MENU

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

Figure 20: Sequence of MENU Commands

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yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

11.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

To prevent changing the settings accidenta lly or tampering with t he unit via the front panel buttons, lock

your VS-162V. Unlocking releases the

protection mechanism.

• To lock the VS-162V:

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

to unlock- press MENU

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-162V:

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

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

Or:

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breakaway

11.2 Choosing the Follow 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 a nalog, component analog and component digital

When the VS-162V funct ions in the:

• Follow-SYSTEM mode, the VS-162V switches with other 16x16

matrix switchers

• Breakaway-from-SYSTEM mode, the VS-162V

, implementing the same action simultaneously

functions independently, implementing an action independently of the others

The VS-162V unit will function one other VS-162V unit

in the Follow-SYSTEM mode if at least

is set to the Follow-SYSTEM mode and these units

interconnect via an RS-232 and/or RS-485 communication line. To set the VS-162V 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 sh ows th is message, 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 sa me series, that include, for example, the VS-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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Press TAKE to ex ecute

follow SYS

status of the switch er and in th e STATUS Disp lay 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 MATRI X display flashes the new stat us of the switcher and the TAKE LED flashes. Pressing the TAKE button

implements all the changes to t he same state as the rest of

the system p l acing the s witcher in the Follow-SYSTEM mode. To set the VS-162V 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:

the UNIT is set in mode

BREAKAWAY from system

11.3 Choosing the Video Format Setting

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

Choose a VIDEO FORMAT settin g fr om a choice of 4 settings: CV, YC, YUV and RGBS.

WARNING – changing the VIDEO FORMAT resets all the OUTs/INs connections.

To choose t he VIDEO FORMAT setting:

1. Press the MENU button until you reach the VIDEO FORMAT setting command. The MATRIX display shows the message:

VIDEO FORMAT sett ing

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

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

Use OUTkey to configure

current: 1: CV

1: CV 2: YC 3: YUV 4: RGBS

3. Press the appropriate

OUT button # 2, 3 or 4

The MATRIX display shows the message:

Press TAKE to configure

for x

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 tton , such as an IN button.

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

FORMAT changed!

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 reach the Setting the M ACHINE ADDRESS command. Choose the standalone or the large matrix setting. You set the MACHINE AD DRESS usi ng 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 setti ng wi th a d ifferent

MACHINE ADDRESS (see section

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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2: Large Matrix

Alone

Press TAKE to confirm

16x16

use OUTkey 1-9, 0

Plan your sys tem accor ding 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 ADDRES S

setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

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

OUTkey 1: Stand-Alone UNIT

Current

3. Press the OUT button # 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:

Change to the LARGE MATRIX ?

Current

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

READY to set MACHINE ADDRESS

Current #

5. Enter the MACHINE ADDRESS by pressing an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:

current:

Where x is the OUT button # pressed

6. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:

READY to change MAC H. ADDR.

Press TAKE to confirm

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

From # 01

to # x

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2: Large Matrix

Matrix

7. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:

MACHINE ADDRES S

changed

current #

After a few seconds, The displays show the messages:

SET highest MACHI NE ADDRESS

current #

8. Press an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:

current #

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 highest MACH. ADDR. ?

Press TAKE to confirm

10. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:

HIGHEST MACHINE ADDRESS

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:

setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

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

OUTkey 1: Stand-Alone UNIT

1 Indicating that the machine is not set to standalone

MACHINE ADDRES S

Current

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Press TAKE to confirm

to #0x

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 ADDRESS ch anged

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 ADDRES S s ettin 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 MACHINE ADDRESS

use OUTkey 1-9, 0

current #

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 change MAC H. ADDR.

from # 01

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7. Press the TAKE button again. The displays show the messages:

MACHINE ADDRES S

changed

After a few seconds, The displays show the messages:

SET highest MACHI NE ADDRESS

8. Press an OUT button # 1-9, 0. The STATUS Display shows the message:

current:

Where x is the OUT button # pressed

9. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:

Change highest MACH. ADDR. ?

Press TAKE to confirm

10. Press the TAKE button again. The MATRIX display shows the message:

HIGHEST MACHINE ADDRESS

Changed

current #

11.5 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting

Section

11.5.1 describes the SWITCHING METHOD settings for

standalone units and large matrices. Section configure a SWITCHING METHOD.

11.5.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings

Setting the VS-162V unit as a S tand-Alone UNIT three 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 s ync ) - switching occurs during the vertic al

interval of the video reference signal connected to the IN SYNC

1 Via the MACHINE ADDRESS setting (as section 11.4 describes)

Figure 1

2 Item 1 in

11.5.2 describes how to

provides a choice of

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connector (this signal should be properly terminated via the TERM button

)

• INT# 1 (internal sync) - s witching occ urs during the vertical

interval of the video reference signal connected to IN # 1

Setting the VS-162V 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-162V units simultaneousl y

To choose the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting

• Connect the RS-485 terminal block connectors

between each

Figure 21 as shown in :

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 (interna l sync)

• Set the video reference on the o ther video units to the MTX

(SYNC from Matrix) setting

Figure 21: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting

1 Item 3 in Figure 1

Figure 1

2 Item 5 in 3 This sets the matrix sync configuration from another (Master) machine 4 Via a straight connection of all 4 PINS

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From In #1

2: External keys ON

X-key ON

11.5.2 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

External

3. Press an OUT butt on from 1, 2, 3 or 4. For exam ple, 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

current:

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 ON or OFF. To set the extended KEY BOARD mode , do the following:

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

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

Outkey 1: External keys OFF

1 Indicating that the machine is currently set to the external switching method setting 2 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated

extended KEYBOARD setting

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

current:

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changed

At once

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

Turn OFF ex tern al k eys?

Press TAKE to ex ecute

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/REC ALL 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

for storing/recalling 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. Press the MENU button until reaching th e STORE/RECA LL 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:

11.8 Choosing the INDICATE Setting

Choose what is displayed during regular operation: between scrolling the switcher setup as

1 The AT ONCE mode is the default for all actions except storing/recalling setups 2 Useful in an expanded matrix configuration

Figure 22 illust rates, and showing the IN/OUT range

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OUTs/INs

Press TAKE to ex ecute

OUTs/INs

changed

SETUP

Figure 22: Choosing what to INDICATE

To scroll t he 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 INDI CATE

yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

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

Use OUTkey to configure

Current:

3. Press the OUT button 1. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:

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

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:

Scroll switcher setup?

display mode

COMMUNICATION setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU

Current:

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changed

No reply

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 serial po rt No rep ly Press TAKE to ex ecute

Current:

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

Switcher response

Current:

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

manual

. Refer to the RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Device user

Table 7, for full details. and

Table 8 summariz e th e set u p an d

operational commands.

Table 7: Summary 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 Set the MACHINE #

SHIFT + GROUP + 12 UNIT + # key

settings)

(according to the VS-162V DIP-switch

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

1. Press the MENU butt on un til reachin g th e IR REMO TE settin g. 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

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 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

Figure 1)

current:

remote OFF

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2: AutoSave CURRENT setup

NO save

Press TAKE to ex ecute

NO save

changed

AutoSave

3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:

Turn ON infrared REMOTE ?

Press TAKE to ex ecute

Current:

remote OFF

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

Infrared REMOTE mode

changed

Table 8: Summary 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) Store/Recall a setup

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

Current:

remote ON

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 that it ret urns 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

current:

3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:

Auto store C URRE NT s etup ?

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

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

AUTOSAVE m ode

Current:

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11.12 Identifying the MACHINE

Display essential information ( the p roduct 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 23: Machine Identification

Figure 23 illustrates) shows the message:

11.13 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-162V unit ships in its factory default To reset the machine, d o 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

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 default 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, for exam ple , t o rese t to the fac t ory defaul t. The TAKE LED flashes and The displays show the messages:

Reset to factory default Press TAKE to ex ecute

WARNING !!!!!

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

Reset to factory default

WARNING !!!!!

confirm by pressing OUT # 7

5. Press the OUT # 7. The machine r esets t o the fac tory default 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 which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes !

Download t he up-to-date file from the Internet or obtain it from your dealer. The following example shows how to install a fi l e named ( for example) “1616-15.hex” to the FLASH memory

The current VS-162V software version shows in the STATUS display as

Figure 19 illustrates in se c tion 10.1.

memory,

12.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-162V unit, connect:

• The COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the VS-162V

unit

When simultaneously upgrading the firmware 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 upgrad e, in this way,

linking them in a daisy c hain connection

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

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• Set DIP 7 ac cording to whether or not a null-modem is being

used

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 se conds, foll owing th e in itial mach ine i dentif ication 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 lose cu rren t SETUP

Confirm < TAKE >

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

Are you ABSOLUTELY sure?

Press TAKE to ex ecute

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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16608D

cables and turn ON

16608D

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 th e blu e line . Th e Dis play s on th e VS-162V show the messages:

Transfer may tak e minutes

=080756

Please, wait…

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

=16608D

successfully!

13. After about 3 seconds, The displays show the messages:

Turn unit OFF, reconnect

=16608D

14. Verify that the che cksum (for exam ple, 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 OUT rear pane l po rt c onnec ti ons (a s 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

Technical Specifications

59 59

Go to the Menu and restore your specific settings. Prepare and store all necessary setu ps .

13 Technical Specifications

Table 9 includes the technical specifications:

Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

INPUTS:

OUTPUTS:

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 cabl e

16 composite video, or 8 s-Video, or 4 RGBS, or 5 YUV, 1 Vpp / 75Ω on BNC connectors

14 Communication Protocol

Table 10 includes the Protocol 20001 hexadecimal codes

communication parameters are: 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.

1 Full details are available on our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com 2 This example assumes MACHINE # 1, and node 0

. The

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Communicat ion Pr ot ocol

OUT

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

IN 4 01

Table 10: Hex Table for the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

81 81 81

82 81 81

83 81

84 81

81 82 81

82 82 81

83 82

84 82

81 83 81

82 83 81

83 83

84 83

81 84 81

82 84 81

83 84

84 84

81 85 81

82 85 81

83 85

84 85

81 86 81

82 86 81

83 86

84 86

81 87 81

82 87 81

83 87

84 87

81 88 81

82 88 81

83 88

84 88

81 89 81

82 89 81

83 89

84 89

81 8A 81

82 8A 81

83 8A

84 8A

81 8B 81

82 8B 81

83 8B

84 8B

81 82

81 83

81 8D 81

82 8D 81

83 8D

84 8D

81 8E 81

82 8E 81

83 8E

84 8E

81 8F 81

82 8F 81

83 8F

84 8F

81 90 81

82 90 81

83 90

84 90

IN 13

IN 14

85 81

01 86 81

01 87 81 81 01 88 81 81

89 81 81

8A 81

8B 81

8C 81

01 8D 81

01 8E 81 81 01 8F 81 81

90 81

85 82

01 86 82

01 87 82 81 01 88 82 81

89 82 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

85 85

01 86 85

01 87 85 81 01 88 85 81

89 85 81

85 01 85 01 85

81 01 8F 85 81

90 85

85 86

01 86 86

01 87 86 81 01 88 86 81

89 86 81

8A 86

8B 86

8C 86

01 8D 86

01 8E 86 81 01 8F 86 81

90 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 01

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

8C 8A

01 8D 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

81 89

8A 8C

8B 8C

8C 8C

01 8D 8C

01 8E 8C

01 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

8F 01

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

WHO IS PROTECTED?

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHA T IS NO T COVERED

WHAT WE WILL P A Y F OR AND WHA T WE WILL NOT P A Y FOR

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

LIMITA TION OF IMPLIED W ARRANTIES

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

CAUTION!

Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.

Kramer

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY

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 pa y labor a nd mat erial ex pense s for c overed i tems. W e will n ot pay for the follo wing:

The liab ilit y of K ramer for an y ef fec tive p rod ucts is lim ite d to th e rep air or repl ace ment of the p rodu ct a t our o ptio n. Kr ame r shal l not be li able for:

This war ranty gives y ou speci fic l egal righ ts, a nd you ma y also have oth er rig hts, w hich var y from p lace to place.

All produc ts retur ned t o Kramer f or ser vice m ust hav e prior a pprov al. Th is may b e obta ined from your deale r.

This equ ipmen t has be en teste d to de termin e compl iance w ith t he requir emen ts of:

EN-5008 1: "Electro magnet ic com patibi lity ( EMC);

generic emission standard. Residen tial, c omme rcial an d light indus try" EN-5008 2: "Electro magnet ic com patibi lity ( EMC) gen eric i mmunity stand ard.

Part 1: R esiden tial, commer cial an d light indus try env ironme nt". 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

T AMP ER E D sti c ke r ha s be e n to r n,

3. Damage, de terior ation o r malf uncti on resu lting f rom:

i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightn ing or other a cts of na ture ii) Product modi ficati on, or fa ilur e to foll ow instr ucti ons sup plied w ith the produ ct iii) Repair o r atte mpted r epair by anyo ne not au thori zed by Kr amer iv) Any ship ment of the pro duct (c laims m ust be pr esente d to th e carri er) v) Remo val or i nstall ation of the pr oduct vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect vii)Cartons, e quipme nt encl osure s, cabl es or accesso ries use d in c onjunc tion wi th the p roduct

1. Rem oval or inst allatio ns char ges .

2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the

respon sibili ty of th e Krame r deal er from wh om the produ ct was pu rchas ed.

3. Shipping char ges.

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. Damage to other p roper ty cause d by defe cts in t his prod uct, damages based upo n inco nvenie nce, lo ss of use of the pro duct, loss

of time, commercial loss ; or:

2. Any other da mages , w het her i nci den tal, cons eque nti al o r o the rwise . S ome c oun tri es ma y n ot a llow lim ita tion s on ho w lon g a n

implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita tions a nd excl usions m ay no t apply to you.

Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.

Use the supplie d DC powe r sup ply to f eed pow er to the 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 using S TP ca ble (f or twist ed pair pr oducts )

NOTE:

Part 1:

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer

distributors, visit our Web site:

www.kramerelectronics.com,

where updates to this user manual may be found.

We welcome your questions, comments an d feedb a ck.

Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

Caution

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E-mail: info@kramerel.com

P/N: 2900-002065 REV 3

Kramer Electronics VS-162V User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Getting Started

2.1 Quick Start

3 Overview

4 Your Video Matrix Switcher

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter

5 Installing the VS-162V in a Rack

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

7 Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher

7.1 Configuring the Standalone VS-162V

7.1.1 Configuring a 16x16 Composite Video Switcher

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

7.1.3 Configuring a 5x5 YUV/RGB Switcher

7.1.4 Configuring a 4x4 RGBS Switcher

7.2 Configuring 16x16 Multi-Channel Video Switchers

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

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

7.2.3 Configuring a 4-Unit 16x16 RGBS Switcher

7.3 Configuring a Multi-Unit Matrix Switcher

7.3.1 Configuring a 32x16 Switcher

7.3.2 Configuring a 32x32 Switcher

7.4 Configuring a System of Interconnected Switchers

8 Under standing Addressing and System Modes

8.1 Setting the DIP-Switches

8.2 Setting the MACHINE #

8.3 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS #

8.4 Understan ding the SYSTEM Mode

8.5 Understa n d ing the SLAVE Mode

9 Connect i ng a Control Interface

9.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface

9.1.1 Connecting Two Units with a Null-Modem Adapter

9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter

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

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

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

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

9.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface

9.3 Configuring the Sync

9.4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION

10 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher

10.1 Startup Display

10.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons

10.3 Toggling Between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes

10.4 Switching

10.4.1 Switching One Input to One Output

10.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs

10.4.3 Switching One Input to All Outputs

10.5 Clearing

10.5.1 Clearing an Output

10.5.2 Clearing Several Outputs

10.5.3 Clearing All Outputs

10.6 Storing and Recalling Setups

10.6.1 Storing Setups

10.6.2 Recalling Setups

11 MENU Commands

11.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

11.2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway from System Mode

11.3 Choosing the Video Format Setting

11.4 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS

11.4.1 Changing the Standalone MACHINE ADDRESS to a Large Matrix

11.4.2 Changing the Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS to Standalone

11.4.3 Changing to a Different Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS

11.5 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting

11.5.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings

11.5.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD

11.6 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting

11.7 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode

11.8 Choosing the INDICATE Setting

11.9 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting

11.10 Setting the IR REMOTE Control

11.11 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP

11.12 Identifying the MACHINE

11.13 Choosing the Initial RESET

12 Upgrading the Flash Memory

12.2 Upgrading the Firmware

13 Technical Specifications