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or  remote  control  device,  through  an  RS-232 

interface and a null-modem adapter (provided with 

the machine).  

NOTE 

Operation of the machine from a remote PC may 

be done using the 

K-Switch 

control Software 

(provided with the machine). 

21. 

Power Connector 
 

A  3-prong  AC  connector  allows  power  to  be 

supplied  to  the  unit.  Directly  underneath  this 

connector,  a  fuse  holder  houses  the  appropriate 

fuse. 

 

INSTALLATION 

Rack Mounting 

The matrix switcher described in this manual may be rackmounted in a standard 19” EIA rack assembly 

and includes rack “ears”  at the ends of the front panel. The device does not require spacing  above or 

below  the  unit  for  ventilation.  To  rack  mount  the  matrix  switcher,  simply  place  the  unit’s  rack  ears 

against the rack rails of the rack, and insert standard screws through each of the four corner holes in the 

rack ears. 

CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES 

Video  sources  and  output  devices  (such  as  monitors,  or  recorders)  may  be  connected  to  the  matrix 

switchers through the BNC type connectors located on the back of the unit. Bear in mind that the output 

signal format will match that of the input signal format.  

All signal 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 DEVICES   

Audio sources and output devices (such as amplifiers or recorders) may be connected to the machines 

through the terminal block connectors located at the back of the machines.  

 

USING THE MACHINE 

Turning on the Machine   

NOTES 

1. 

The machine should only be turned on, after all connections are completed, and all source devices 

have been powered on. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any video, audio or control signals 

to the machine while it is turned on! 

2. 

The  socket-outlet  should  be  near  the  equipment  and  should  be  easily  accessible.  To  fully 

disconnect equipment, remove power cord from socket. 

Press the toggle switch on the left-hand side of the front panel to the ON position. The toggle 

switch glows. 

Operate the acceptors. 

Using the Front Panel Controls 

The  front  panel  of  a Kramer  matrix  switcher  is  designed  to  be  simple to operate,  and  accomplish  the 

basic function of selecting an input source and output device.  

9.2.1 

Selecting an Output   

Output  selection on the Matrix Switchers is made by pressing any of the buttons marked “

1

” through 

4”

 on the front panel. These buttons correspond to output connections as marked on the back panel. 

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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