Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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3
Overview
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4
Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher
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5
Installing the VS-1616A in a Rack
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6
Installing the Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher
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6.1
Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
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6.2
Operating a Single Machine
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6.3
Assembling a Multi-channel Audio Switcher
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6.4
Assembling an Expanded Matrix Switcher
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6.4.1
Assembling a 32x16 Switcher
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6.4.2
Assembling a 32x32 Switcher
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6.5
Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers
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6.6
Setting the DIP-switches
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6.6.1
Setting the MACHINE #
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6.6.2
Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS #
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6.6.3
Understanding the SYSTEM Mode
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6.6.4
Understanding the SLAVE Mode
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6.7
Connecting a Control Interface
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6.7.1
Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface
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6.7.1.1
Connecting Two VS-1616As with a Null-modem Adapter
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6.7.1.2
Connecting Two VS-1616As without a Null-modem Adapter
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6.7.1.3
Connecting to a 9-pin D-sub COM Port with a Null-modem Adapter
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6.7.1.4
Connecting to a 9-pin D-sub COM Port without a Null-modem Adapter
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6.7.1.5
Connecting to a 25-pin D-sub COM Port with a Null-modem Adapter
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6.7.1.6
Connecting to a 25-pin D-sub COM Port without a Null-modem Adapter
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6.7.2
Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface
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6.8
Configuring the Sync
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6.9
Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION
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Operating Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher
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7.1
Viewing the Startup Display
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7.2
Using the Front Panel Buttons
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7.2.1
Confirming the Settings
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7.2.1.1
Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes
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7.2.2
Switching Inputs to Outputs
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7.2.2.1
Switching One Input to One Output
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7.2.2.2
Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs
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7.2.2.3
Switching One Input to All Outputs
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7.2.3
Clearing Outputs
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7.2.3.1
Clearing an Output
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7.2.3.2
Clearing Several Outputs
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7.2.3.3
Clearing All Outputs
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7.2.4
Storing and Recalling Setups
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