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KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. 

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR MATRIX SWITCHER 

Do not locate your matrix switcher in an environment where it is susceptible to dust or moisture. Both of 

these  may  damage  the  electronics,  and  cause  erratic  operation  or  failure.  Do  not  locate  your  matrix 

switcher where temperature and humidity may be excessive. Doing so may also damage the electronics, 

and cause erratic operation or failure of your matrix switcher. Do not clean your matrix switcher with 

abrasives or strong cleaners. Doing so may remove or damage the finish, or may allow moisture to build 

up. Take care not to allow dust or particles to build up inside unused or open connectors. 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

NOTES 

1.  Please note that if the output signal is disturbed or interrupted 

by very strong external electromagnetic interference, it should 

return  and  stabilize  when  such  interference  ends.  If  not,  turn 

the power switch off and on again to reset the machine.   

2.  If  the  following  recommended  actions  still  do  not  result  in 

satisfactory operation, please consult your KRAMER Dealer. 

Power and Indicators 

Problem 

Remedy  

No power 

1. 

Confirm  that the rocker switch is in the “ON” position, and that  the  lamp is 

illuminated. 

2. 

Confirm  that  power  connections  are  secured  at  the  machine  and  at  the 

receptacle.  Make  sure  the  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,  remove  the 

fuse holder located directly below the power connector. Confirm that the fuse 

is good by looking at the wire connected to the ends of the fuse. If the wire is 

broken, replace the fuse. 

Video Signal 

Problem 

Remedy  

No video at the output 

device, regardless of input 

selected. 

1. 

Confirm  that  your  sources  and  output  device  are  turned  on  and  connected 

properly. Video signals connected to the input of your machine should be of an 

identical signal format at the output of your source. Video signals at the output 

of your machine should be of an identical signal format as at the input of your 

display or recorder. 

2. 

Confirm  that  any  other  switchers  in  the  signal  path  have  the  proper  input 

and/or output selected.  

3. 

Use  the  Video  Tester  to  test  the  video  path  leading  to/from  your  matrix 

switcher (see section 4.1 " Video Tester") 

Video level is too high or 

too dim. 

1. 

Verify  that  the  video  line  is  well  matched  through  75ohm  impedance, 

otherwise it results in a video level that is too high or too dim when looping is 

performed and the termination switches are not in proper position. 

2. 

Confirm  that  the  connecting  cables  are  of  high  quality,  properly  built  and 

terminated with 75ohm BNC connectors. Check level controls located on your 

source input device or output display or recorder. 

 

 

 

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...

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