ASTRO VD-1673, Instruction Manual

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CONTROL METHODS
(CONTROL MODES)
The following three control methods (control modes) are available for the VD-1673.
Table Control modes
Control mode Description Details
Front panel switches The switcher is controlled using the switches on
its front panel. 2.1 Exercising control using the
switcher’s front panel switches
EXT I/F connector The switcher is controlled by inputting signals to
the EXT I/F connector. 2.2 Exercising control using the
switcher’s EXT I/F connector
VG series generator The switcher is controlled using the menus of a
VG series generator. 2.3 Exercising control using a
VG series generator
Once the control method has been set, the switches of the VD-1673 must be used to set the switcher’s
operations in line with the control method selected.
2.1 Exercising control using the switcher’s front panel
switches
The VD-1673 can be controlled using the CONFIGURATION switches, INPUT SELECT switch and
OUTPUT SELECT switch on its front panel.
2.1.1 Setting the CONFIGURATION switches
In order to enable control to be exercised using the switches on the switcher’s front panel,
CONFIGURATION switches no. 1, 2 and 3 on the front panel must be set to the positions shown in
the table below.
Table CONFIGURATION switch settings
Switch no. Name of function Setting
1 OFF
2 CONTROL
OFF
3 OUTPUT Refer to “2.1.2 Control methods” below.