Kramer Electronics VS-162V User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

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

9 9

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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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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15 15

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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