Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VS-1616SDI Kramer Electronics
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Kramer Ele ctronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher.
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 1 4 Operating a Single M achine 3 5 Your SDI Vid eo Matrix Switcher 3 6 Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6 6.1 Configuring a Standalone SDI Vid eo Matrix Switcher 6 6.2 Assembling a System of Intercon nected Switchers 7 6.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii 8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 32 8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 33 8.4 Choosing the EXTENDED KEYBOARD Settin g 34 8.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mod e 35 8.6 Choosing What to INDICATE 35 8.
Contents iii Figures Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine 3 Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 3: Configuring a Stand Alone 16x16 VS-1616SDI Switcher 6 Figu.
Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kra mer Electronics! Since 1 981, Kr amer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, crea tive, and affordable solutions to the vast range of proble ms that confront the video, a udio, and presen tation professional on a d aily basis.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 2 A main advantage o f the VS-161 6SDI is that it forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers t hat includes, b ut is not limited to, VS-1616 A (a 16.
Operating a Single Machine 3 To achieve the best p erformance: Use only good q uality connection cables 1 to avoid interference , deterioratio n in signal quality due to p oor matching, and ele vated noise levels (often as sociated with low quali ty cables).
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Vid eo Matrix Switcher.
Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 5 Table 2: Front Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features # Fe a tu re Fu n c ti o n 1 I R Re ce ive r The red LED is illuminat ed when receiv ing signa.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6 6 Installing the SD I Video Ma trix S witcher To install the VS-16 16SDI , connect the following 1 to the rear p anel, as .
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 7 6.2 Assembling a S ystem of Int erconnected Sw itchers A major ad vantage of the VS-16 16SDI is that it belongs to t he series of 16x16 matrix switchers a nd, as such, can i nterconnect with other switchers in the series.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 8 Figure 4: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Refer to section 6.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 9 Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions Di p s wi tc h # Fu n c ti o n : 1-4 Set the MACH INE # (see Table 5 in s ection 6.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 10 DI PSW IT CH MA C HI NE # 1 2 3 4 10 OFF ON OFF ON 11 ON ON OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON ON 13 ON OFF ON ON 14 OFF ON ON ON 15 ON ON ON ON 6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode The terms aud io-follow-video 1 and audio b reakaway 2 are well known.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 11 VS-1616 SDI unit is the Slave ( w ith DIP 6 set ON enabling the Sla ve mode). On the Slave VS-16 16SDI unit, the M ATRIX and ST ATUS Displays do not illumin.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 12 The RS-232 da isy chain switcher arr angement is transparent . This lets you arrange the switchers (fro m the series of 16 x16 matrix switchers) according to your require ments, and not accord ing to a fixed sequence d ependent on the MACHINE #.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 13 You can connect any of t he follo wing: A VS-1616 SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, usi ng a Null-mode m adapter (see section 6.4.1.1 ) or without using a Null-mode m adapter (see section 6.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 14 2 . S e t DI P 7 O F F ( e n a bl i n g Nu l l - m od e m a da p t e r u s e 2 ) on t h e V S - 1 6 16 S D I u n i t .
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 15 6.4.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface Figure 8 defines the RS-485 co nnector PINOUT for external RS-485 control.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 16 To the PC via a Kra mer Tools VP-43 xl Interface Conve rter (connect the PC’s DB 9 COM po rt to the “RS-232 in” DB9 F port on the VP-43xl .
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 17 6.5 Configuring the S ync On the VS-161 6SDI , you can select one of t he following, as the sync input: EXTERNAL SYNC ANALOG BNC co nnector INT# 1 D.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 18 Figure 11: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector To use the Keyboar d Extension, activate the e xtended KEY BOARD setting Menu command, as sect ion 8.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 19 Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 7.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons You can switch (see section 7.2.2) and clear (see section 7.2.3) : One input to one outpu t Several inputs to several o utputs One input to all outputs 7.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 20 7.2.1.1 Toggling Between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle bet ween the AT ONCE (d efault) mode and the CO NFIRM mode, press the TAKE butto n. In CONFIRM mode: Actions req uire user confirmation and the TAKE LED lights.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 21 o u t # x f r om i n # y W h e re x i s th e ou tp u t n u m be r an d y i s t h e in pu t n um be r Pressing an OUT-IN co mbination when your VS-161 6SDI operates in the CONFIRM mode (a nd the TAKE LED is li t), requires user c onfirmation.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 22 2 . P r e s s th e a p p r o pr i a t e I N b u t t on . Th e M A TR I X D i s pl a y s h ow s t he 2 b l i n ki n g d ig i t s , r ep r e s en t i n g th e in pu t n um b e r an d t h e TA K E L ED bli nk s.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 23 Th e M A TR I X D i s pl a y s h ow s t he i de n ti c a l 2 n on - bl in ki ng d i g i ts ( r e pr e s en t i n g t h at in p u t n um b e r ) f or a l l o u t pu t s . 7.2.3 Clearing 1 Outputs You can clear (dele te): One output (see sectio n 7.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 24 W h e re x i s th e ou tp u t n u m be r 3 . P r e s s th e TA KE b u t t on t o c o n f i rm t h e a c t i on . Th e i n pu t i s c l ea r ed a n d t h e TA KE L ED l i g h ts .
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 25 Th e M A TR I X D i s pl a y s h ow s t he s et s o f 2 b li n k i n g d ig i t s , r ep r e s e n ti n g th e p r e s en t i n pu t n u m be r f o r ea ch sp e c i f i c ou t p u t. 6 . A f te r com pl et in g th e se qu e n ce , p re ss t h e TA K E but to n to c on f i r m t h e a c t io n s .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 26 7.2.4.1 Storing Setups To store a setting, do the following: 1 . P r e s s th e S T O b u t to n . Th e D i s pl a y s s h o w t h e m ess ag es : E n te r S E TU P n um b e r u s e tw o d ig i t # 0 1 - 99 S t or e # x y W h e re x y a re t h e O U T b u t t on s .
Using the MENU Command Sequence 27 b a s is . F or ex am pl e, t o e n te r t h e # 1 4, p r e s s # 1 f o l low e d b y # 4 ( n o t # 14 ) . To e nt er t h e # 3 , pr e s s # 3 f o l l ow e d b y t h e TA KE b u t to n 1 . Th e m em or y r e ca lls th e s e tu p.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the MENU Command Sequence 28 O per at io na l Cont rol Set up Co m ma nds Re vi ew t he current setup by pressi ng t he TAK E butt on seve ral tim es (as requi red).
Using the MENU Command Sequence 29 8.1 Locking and Unloc king the Front Panel To prevent changin g the settings acciden tally or tampering with the unit via the front panel butto ns, lock 1 your VS-16 16SDI . Unlocking r eleases the protection mechanism.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the MENU Command Sequence 30 1 . P r e s s th e TA KE b u t to n tw ice . Th e f r on t pan el u n l oc k s an d t h e s am e me ss a g es s h ow a s in s te ps 1 an d 2 a b ov e . 8.2 Choosing the System M odes The terms aud io-follow-video 1 and audio b reakaway 2 are well known.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 31 2 . P r e s s th e TA KE b u t to n . Th e D i s pl a y s s h o w t h e m ess ag es : s et U N I T fo l lo w SY S T E M? P r es s T AKE to e xe cu t e c u r ren t : b r e ak a wa y 3 . P r e s s th e TA KE b u t to n a g a i n .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the MENU Command Sequence 32 8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings Setting the VS-161 6SDI unit as a Stand -Alone UNIT provides a choice o f 4 SWIT.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 33 Connect the RS-485 terminal block co nnectors 1 between each switcher in the multi- switcher system Connect and set the vi deo ref ere nc e signal on one of .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the MENU Command Sequence 34 3 . P r e s s an O U T bu tt on f rom 1 , 2 , 3 o r 4 . F or ex a m pl e , OU T bu t to n # 3 t o s et t h e i n t e rn a l s y nc c on f i g ur ati on .
Using the MENU Command Sequence 35 8.5 Setting the STO RE/REC ALL KEYBOARD Mo de Choose one of these STORE/RECALL KEYBO ARD mode s: At ONCE mode in which setups are stored/recalled immediately without the need for user confir mation CONFIRM mode in which storing/recallin g setups require user confirmation.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the MENU Command Sequence 36 To scroll the s witcher setup (instead of s howing the IN/OU T range), do the following: 1 . P r e s s th e M E NU bu tt on u n t i l y ou re a c h t h e “ Wha t to I N DIC A TE ” c o m m an d.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 37 S w i tc h e r r e s p on s e c h a ng e d Cu rr en t: N o r e p l y 8.8 Setting the IR REM OTE Control Set the IR REMOT E control to enable remote control o f the VS-161 6SDI 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher , usin g the Kramer RC-IR2 I nfra-Red R em ote Con tr ol Dev ice 1 .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the MENU Command Sequence 38 Table 7: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Operations To execute this c ommand: Press the followin g keys in this se quence: Switch an Input to a n Output # k ey (for the output) + # key (for the in put) 1 Store/Recall a setup SHIFT + STO/RCL + # key (for the s etup) 8.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 39 1 . P r e s s th e M E NU bu tt on u n t i l y ou re a c h t h e I d en t i f y in g t h e MA CH IN E c o m m an d. Th e M A TR I X D i s pl a y s h ow s t he m ess ag e: i d e n ti fy MA C H I N E y e s - > T AKE , n e x t - > M E N U 2 .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading Flash Memory 40 4 . P r e s s th e TA KE b u t to n a g a i n . Th e D i s pl a y s s h o w t h e m ess ag es : R e s e t to f ac t or y d e f aul t c o n fi rm b y p r es s i n g O U T # 7 WA RN IN G ! ! !! ! 5 .
Upgrading Flash Memory 41 9.2 Upgrading the Firm ware 1 . I n s t al l an d ru n t h e K - Se n d e r p rog ra m o n y ou r PC. 2 . O p en t h e K - Se n d er p r og r a m . Th e F i l e C O M P o rt S e n de r w i n d ow o p e n s . 3 . C h oos e t he a pp r op r i a te C O M p or t .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading Flash Memory 42 1 0 . A ft e r a f ew s ec on d s t h e F L A SH m em ory i s e ra s e d a n d t h e M A TR I X D i s pl a y s h ow s t h e f oll ow in g m.
Technical Specifications 43 10 Technical Specification s Table 8 includes the tec hnical specificatio ns: Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher Inputs: 16 SMPTE-259.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Codes 44 Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher OUT 16 OUT 15 OUT 14 OUT 13 OUT 12 OUT 11 OUT 10 OUT 9 OUT 8 OUT 7 OUT 6 OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 3 O.
ASCII Protocol: General 45 12 ASCII Protocol: Genera l The ASCII pr otocol has three ba sic commands: Y for co nnect, T for recall, P for store. Before using the ASCII proto col, you need to select it fro m the machine’ s front panel: 1 . P r e s s th e M E NU bu tt on u n t i l y ou g et t o “ s et c om m u n ic a t i on p r o t o c ol ” .
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY ASCII Protocol: Description 46 “T” co mm and : REC ALL A SET UP . Format: ** T s# !! where s# is the set up number (1 to 99) to recall. Example : **T13!! recalls setup number 13. “P” co mm and : ST ORE A SET UP .
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