Kramer VS-1604 User Manual Download

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

MATRIX SWITCHER

Model:

VS-1604

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled

"Unpacking and Contents"

Summary of Contents for VS-1604

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd USER MANUAL MATRIX SWITCHER Model VS 1604 IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Contents...

Page 2: ...7 Using the Audio Follow Video Mode 7 9 2 8 Storing a Configuration 7 9 2 9 Recalling a Configuration 8 9 2 10 Deleting a Setup 8 9 2 11 Using the take function 8 9 2 12 Resetting the machine 8 9 2 1...

Page 3: ...ral video sources as in live broadcast to ensure clean undisturbed picture transitions The switched sources should be genlocked Matrices and switchers may sometimes be RS 232 or RS 485 422 controlled...

Page 4: ...section doesn t apply to you you don t have to spend your time reading it UNPACKING AND CONTENTS The items contained in your Kramer accessory package are listed below Please save the original box and...

Page 5: ...411 has two inputs video and audio each splitting to 5 outputs The user may select 2 x 1 5 or 1 10 operation via front panel control switches Several VM 1411 units may be chained through the looping i...

Page 6: ...t signal is switched to 3 VIDEO OUTPUT STATUS Displays the selected video input switched to the output above 4 AUDIO OUTPUT STATUS Displays the selected audio input switched to the output above 5 POWE...

Page 7: ...s in the non volatile memory For example Press STO followed by INPUT 4 button to store Setup 4 in the non volatile memory NOTE To delete a setup from the memory press the STO and RCL buttons simultane...

Page 8: ...gnal connections that use more than one cable interconnecting between devices should be of equal length Example cables between a camera and the machine should be equal in length CONNECTING TO AUDIO DE...

Page 9: ...link as well which means that the audio configuration will be modified for AFV operation Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification 9 2 8 Storing a Configuration To store a configuration press...

Page 10: ...ition as shown in Table 3 and Figure 2 Master Slave Dipswitches configure the matrix switcher for operation in a multiple switcher configuration In the case of interconnection between more than two RS...

Page 11: ...ing the PC to the RS 485 terminal block connector Bear in mind that serial communication between matrix switchers is always via RS 485 see example in Figure 5 The RS 232 port is either a DB 9 9 pin po...

Page 12: ...o source 1 to input 1 video source 2 to input 2 etc at the VS 1604 at address 1 Connect video sources 17 32 to inputs 1 16 of the VS 1604 machine at address 2 similarly video sources 33 48 should be c...

Page 13: ...1604 matrices where some of the machines are connected for simple parallel operation and some of the machines form a large composite matrix of 48x4 Figure 5 Multiple Matrices setup Parallel Operation...

Page 14: ...e receptacle is active outputting the proper mains voltage 3 If there is still no power check the fuse Remove power cord from the AC outlet and from the machine and then using a flat screwdriver remov...

Page 15: ...me until the ground loop reappears Disconnect the affected cable and replace or insert an isolation transformer in the signal path Audio Signal Problem Remedy No audio at the output device regardless...

Page 16: ...Switching Malfunctions Problem Remedy The switcher succeeds in switching a number of sources then fails to switch one Malfunction in the particular source or cable assembly NOTE The most common failu...

Page 17: ...number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are define...

Page 18: ...T Set as SETUP 0 15 Equal to output number whose status is req 4 3 7 VIS SOURCE 0 No VIS immediate 1 Input 1 2 5 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 1 audio breakaway 2 10 REQUEST VIS SETTING S...

Page 19: ...r the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 6...

Page 20: ...PUT and OUTPUT If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the IN...

Page 21: ...upplied with the product c Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer d Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier e Removal or installation of the product...

Page 22: ...ecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer NO...

Page 23: ...m P N 2900 002004 REV 2 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www k...