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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Installing the Audio-Video Matrix Switcher

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VS-162AV / VS-162AVRCA

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Figure 13: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup

6.5 Configuring the Sync

On the unit, you can select one of the following, as the sync input:

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EXTERNAL (“sync in” BNC connector)

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INPUT # 1 BNC connector

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MTX (Sync from Matrix) RS-485 Terminal Block connector, when

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Summary of Contents for VS-162AV

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VS 162AV 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switcher VS 162AVRCA 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...nection to a Unit with a Null modem Adapter 15 6 4 1 4 PC DB9 COM Port Connection to a Unit with no Null modem Adapter 15 6 4 1 5 PC DB25 COM Port Connection to a Unit 16 6 4 2 Connecting the RS 485 Control Interface 16 6 5 Configuring the Sync 18 6 6 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION 19 7 Operating Your Audio Video Matrix Switcher 20 7 1 Startup Display 20 7 2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 20 7 2...

Page 3: ...ing a SWITCHING METHOD 36 8 4 Choosing the extended Keyboard Setting 37 8 5 Setting the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 37 8 6 Choosing what to INDICATE 38 8 7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 39 8 8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 40 8 9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 41 8 10 Identifying the MACHINE 41 8 11 Choosing the initial RESET 42 9 Flash Memory Upgrade 43 9 1 Connecting the PC to the RS ...

Page 4: ...NOUT 16 Figure 12 Connecting the RS 485 Connectors 17 Figure 13 An RS 485 Control Interface Setup 18 Figure 14 Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS Connector 19 Figure 15 Default Startup Status Display Sequence 20 Figure 16 Sequence of MENU Commands 31 Figure 17 Choosing the MTX SYNC from Matrix Setting 36 Figure 18 Choosing what to INDICATE 38 Figure 19 Machine Identification 42 Tables Table 1 Quick Refer...

Page 5: ...ty CCTV and home theater systems The package includes the following items VS 162AV 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switcher or VS 162AVRCA 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Power cord Windows based control software Null modem adapter This user manual2 Kramer Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment ...

Page 6: ...tions It produces glitch free transitions when sources share a common reference sync1 Offers excellent video performance which ensures that it remains transparent in almost any video application Video bandwidth extends to well over 90 MHz making it suitable for all video applications while audio bandwidth and levels conform to broadcast specifications for audio applications In addition the VS 162A...

Page 7: ...r matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your unit in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust 4 Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine By default the 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switcher is setup for use as a single...

Page 8: ...NU TAKE Unlock front panel TAKE TAKE Change default setup Press the Menu button several times until you reach the appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions 5 Your Audio Video Matrix Switcher Figure 2 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS 162AV Figure 3 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS 162AVRCA Table 2 and Table 3 define the front and rear panels of the uni...

Page 9: ... 13 14 15 16 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IN G G G G G G G G 20 22 23 24 21 AUDIO L R 10 L R 9 L R 11 L R 12 L R 13 L R 14 L R 15 L R 16 RS 232 OUT SETUP IN RS 232 IN RS 485 G OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 141516 IN EXT KEYS 19 28 29 27 25 26 OUT G G G G G G G G L R 2 L R 1 L R 6 L R 7 L R R 8 L R 4 L R 5 L 3 IN 18 17 Figure 2 VS 162AV 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switche...

Page 10: ...ATRIX ALL OFF STO RCL AFV OUT IN OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 INPUT INPUT TAKE MENU 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 20 22 23 24 21 19 27 25 26 18 17 28 29 Figure 3 VS 162AVRCA 16x16 Audio Video Matrix Switcher ...

Page 11: ... confirm and complete setup and switching Table 3 Rear Panel Unit Features Feature Function 17 SYNC IN BNC Connector Connect to the external video sync source 18 LOOP BNC Connector Connect to the SYNC IN connector on the next unit 19 TERM Button Press to terminate at 75Ω or release for looping push in to terminate the sync line Push out when the sync line extends to another unit 20 EXT extension K...

Page 12: ...e VS 162AV unit is configured for Composite video with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on BNC connectors and Balanced stereo audio3 6 1 1 with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on detachable terminal block connectors as section describes to configure for unbalanced4 6 1 2 stereo audio see section Configure your VS 162AV unit as a stand alone switcher as Figure 4 illustrates 1 Switch OFF the power on each device b...

Page 13: ...Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output VS 162AV Figure 5 illustrates a balanced stereo audio input 1 Figure 5 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input 1 6 1 2 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output VS 162AV Figure 6 illustrates an unbalanced stereo audio input 1 Figure 6 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 1 ...

Page 14: ...lock diagram in Figure 7 illustrates how to assemble an interconnected varied format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 16x16 audio video matrix switcher a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher and a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher Each switcher has a unique MACHINE In Figure 7 the 16x16 audio video matrix switcher is MACHINE 1 the 16x16 digital video matrix switcher is MACHINE 2 and the 1...

Page 15: ... 1 4 Set the MACHINE see Table 5 in section 6 3 1 5 Enables ON or disables OFF the Follow SYSTEM mode 6 Enables ON or disables OFF the SLAVE mode in a multi channel configuration 7 Disables use of a null modem adapter 1 OFF RS 232 connection via a null modem adapter ON RS 232 connection without a null modem adapter with RS 232 8 RS 485 termination for first and last machine ON RS 485 line terminat...

Page 16: ... signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times need to switch independently For example Duplication systems that make Master tapes from programs with different formats composite analog component analog and component digital DIP 5 defines whether the unit communicates with other switchers via a common control line You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the Follow SYSTE...

Page 17: ... made from the Master unit which are implemented also on the Slave unit 6 4 Connecting a Control Interface Connect a control interface RS 232 or RS 485 unless operating a unit as a stand alone unit without any control device that is with control from the front panel or IR port and not via a remote controller or a PC The control interface must be identical on each switcher in the series of 16x16 ma...

Page 18: ...ontrol unit in an RS 232 daisy chain arrangement with or without using a Null modem adapter as Figure 9 illustrates The RS 232 daisy chain switcher arrangement is transparent This lets you arrange the switchers from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers according to your requirements and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the MACHINE and or MACHINE ADDRESS Figure 9 Connecting a PC to 4 ...

Page 19: ...ing a Null modem Adapter To connect 2 units without using a Null modem adapter 1 Connect a flat cable1 between the RS 232 OUT DB9 port on the first unit and the RS 232 IN DB9 port on the second unit 2 On the second unit set DIP 7 ON disabling Null modem adapter use2 6 4 1 3 PC DB9 COM Port Connection to a Unit with a Null modem Adapter To connect the PC s DB9 COM port to a unit using a Null modem ...

Page 20: ...nnect PINS 4 5 and 8 together Figure 10 Connecting a PC with a 25 pin connector without a Null modem Adapter 2 Set DIP 7 ON disabling Null modem adapter use1 6 4 2 Connecting the RS 485 Control Interface on the unit Figure 11 defines the RS 485 connector PINOUT for external RS 485 control The RS 485 connector is also used if required for vertical sync VERTICAL SYNC FOR RS 485 FOR RS 485 GROUND Fig...

Page 21: ... Ground PIN For details about how to configure the vertical sync if required refer to section 6 5 and Figure 17 in section 8 3 1 Vertical Sync and Ground Connection Figure 12 Connecting the RS 485 Connectors Figure 13 illustrates the RS 485 line that connects Between the unit the VS 1616SDI and the VS 1616AD units To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP 43xl Interface Converter connect the PC s DB 9 COM p...

Page 22: ...G RS 485 G RS 485 G RS 485 VS 1616SDI VS 162AV VS 162AVRCA VS 1616AD Figure 13 An RS 485 Control Interface Setup 6 5 Configuring the Sync On the unit you can select one of the following as the sync input EXTERNAL sync in BNC connector INPUT 1 BNC connector MTX Sync from Matrix RS 485 Terminal Block connector when using multiple machines1 1 Refer to section 8 3 1 ...

Page 23: ...ctor as Figure 11 and Figure 12 illustrate Select the MTX sync on the other machines that receive that sync 6 6 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION Connecting dry contact closure switches to the Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS connector enables you to route an input to an output by remote control from a distance of up to 1000 meters These IN and OUT keys are expandable2 Figure 14 illustrates how to conn...

Page 24: ...een Figure 15 Default Startup Status Display Sequence 7 2 Using the Front Panel Buttons You can switch video audio signals in the BREAKAWAY or AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO modes see section 7 2 1 and you can work in the AT ONCE or CONFIRM modes see section 7 2 2 You can switch see section 7 2 3 and clear see section 7 2 4 One input to one output Several inputs to several outputs One input to all outputs 1 F...

Page 25: ... same the AFV button illuminates All operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays relate to both the video and the audio channels 3 If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration each of the following will occur simultaneously The Audio and Video buttons will blink in a fast alternating cycle The TAKE LED will blink In the MATRIX Display digits that represent different audio ...

Page 26: ...tton once to simultaneously switch several outputs 7 2 2 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE default mode and the CONFIRM mode press the TAKE button In CONFIRM mode Actions require user confirmation and the TAKE LED lights In AT ONCE mode Actions do not require user confirmation and the TAKE LED does not light When the TAKE LED blinks You cannot toggle be...

Page 27: ...e STATUS Display shows the message Where x is the output number 2 Press the appropriate IN button The output switches to the input and the MATRIX Display shows the Input instead of the blinking digits The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message out x from in y Where x is the output number and y is the input number Pressing an OUT IN combination when your unit operates in the CONFIRM mode and ...

Page 28: ...AKE LED is lit do the following 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits representing the previous input number for that specific output1 out x If the previous input is clear the 2 blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display The STATUS Display shows the message Where x is the output number 2 Press the appropriate IN button The MATRIX Display shows the 2...

Page 29: ... button The MATRIX Display shows all the sets of 2 blinking digits each representing the present input number for that respective output blinking simultaneously The STATUS Display shows the message all OUTs 2 Press the appropriate IN button This input switches to all the outputs and the MATRIX Display shows the identical non blinking 2 digits representing that input number To switch one input to a...

Page 30: ...set The input is cleared and the MATRIX Display does not show any Input in its place The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message Where x is the output number To clear an output in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the OFF button3 The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits 00 instead of the previous 2 blinking digits and the TAKE LED blinks The STATUS Displ...

Page 31: ...ber 2 Press the OFF button The output is cleared and the MATRIX Display does not show any Input in its place The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message out x reset Where x is the output number To clear several outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the OFF button The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits 00 instead of the previous 2 blinking digits...

Page 32: ...ode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX Display shows all the sets of 2 blinking digits each representing the present input number connected to that respective output blinking simultaneously The STATUS Display shows the message all OUTs 2 Press the OFF button1 Reset ALL connections All the outputs are cleared and the MATRIX Display momentarily shows the message To switch one input to all the outputs...

Page 33: ...or 0 The OUTkeys function on a decimal basis and not on a positional basis For example to enter the 14 press 1 followed by 4 not 14 To enter the 3 press 3 followed by the TAKE button1 The setups shown in the Displays blink In addition the TAKE LED and the appropriate mode button2 STORE this SETUP YES TAKE also blink The Displays show the messages Store xy 3 Press the TAKE button The memory stores ...

Page 34: ...uttons 3 Preview the setup to decide if to implement it by pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button for video or audio setups in the BREAKAWAY mode Pressing the AFV button will have no effect if setups are stored in the BREAKAWAY mode AFV button for setups in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO mode Pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button will have no effect if setups are stored in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO mode If ...

Page 35: ...ate by pressing the TAKE button LOCK front panel yes TAKE next MENU Follow the SYSTEM yes TAKE next MENU SWITCHING METHOD setting yes TAKE next MENU extended KEYBOARD setting yes TAKE next MENU STORE RECALL setting yes TAKE next MENU what to INDICATE yes TAKE next MENU COMMUNICATION setting yes TAKE next MENU IR REMOTE setting yes TAKE next MENU AUTO store current SETUP yes TAKE next MENU identify...

Page 36: ...ffect4 To unlock the VS 162AV but remote RS 232 and RS 485 commands function and show on the MATRIX Display Either 1 Press the MENU button The MATRIX Display shows the message to UNLOCK front panel press TAKE The TAKE LED blinks 2 Press the TAKE button The front panel unlocks5 2 and the MATRIX Display momentarily shows the message Front panel UNLOCKED Or 1 Nevertheless even though the front panel ...

Page 37: ...M mode When the unit functions in the Follow SYSTEM mode the unit switches with other 16x16 matrix switchers3 Breakaway from SYSTEM mode the unit implementing the same action simultaneously 4 The unit will function functions independently implementing an action independently of the others 5 in the Follow SYSTEM mode if at least one other unit6 is set to the Follow SYSTEM mode and these units inter...

Page 38: ...iffers from that of the other unit s set the unit to the Follow SYSTEM mode The MATRIX Display blinks the new status of the switcher and the TAKE LED blinks Pressing the TAKE button1 To set the unit to function in the Breakaway from SYSTEM mode implements all the changes to the same state as the rest of the system placing the switcher in the Follow SYSTEM mode 1 Press the MENU button twice The MAT...

Page 39: ...erence signal connected to IN 1 Setting the unit as a Large Matrix instead of as a Stand Alone UNIT provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings NoVIS EXT or INT 1 as described above MTX SYNC from Matrix the vertical interval of the video reference selected on one unit in the Large Matrix system is present on the SYNC RS 485 terminal block connector3 To choose the MTX SYNC from Matrix setting ...

Page 40: ...es TAKE next MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The Displays show the messages Use OUTkey to configure 1 noVIS 2 EXT 3 INT 1 4 MTX Current External1 3 Press an OUT button from 1 2 3 or 4 For example OUT button 3 to set the internal sync configuration The TAKE LED blinks and the MATRIX Display shows the message Press TAKE to configure from INTERNAL Input 1 4 Press the TAKE button The Displays show the me...

Page 41: ...e messages Turn OFF external keys Press TAKE to execute current X key ON 4 Press the TAKE button The Displays show the messages External Keyboard mode changed current X key OFF 8 5 Setting the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD Mode Choose one of these STORE RECALL KEYBOARD modes At ONCE mode in which setups are stored recalled immediately without the need for user confirmation CONFIRM mode in which storing re...

Page 42: ... what is displayed during regular operation between scrolling the switcher setup as Figure 18 illustrates and showing the AUDIO mode STATUS SYSTEM Alone _ AUDIO FollowV _ IRremote Ext Key Auto Save ON _ Machine 01 _ Firmware SYNC Scrolling the Switcher Setup STATUS followV _ AUDIO AUDIO mode When the AFV button illuminates STATUS Break _ AUDIO AUDIO mode When the VIDEO or AUDIO button illuminates ...

Page 43: ... COMMUNICATION Setting Choose the response option reply or no reply To choose the No Reply response option for example do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the COMMUNICATION setting The MATRIX Display shows the message COMMUNICATION setting yes TAKE next MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The MATRIX Display shows the message Use OUTkey to configure 1 REPLY 2 No Reply 3 Press the OUT ...

Page 44: ...ton The Displays show the messages Outkey 1 InfraredREMOTE OFF 2 InfraredREMOTE ON current remote OFF 3 Press the OUT button 2 The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages Turn ON infrared REMOTE Press TAKE to execute Current remote OFF 4 Press the TAKE button again The Displays show the messages Infrared REMOTE mode changed Current remote ON Table 7 Summary of Basic IR 1 Operations To e...

Page 45: ... 1 no AutoSave 2 AutoSave CURRENT setup current NO save 3 Press the OUT button 2 The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages Auto store CURRENT setup Press TAKE to execute Current NO save 4 Press the TAKE button again The Displays show the messages AUTOSAVE mode changed Current AutoSave 8 10 Identifying the MACHINE Display essential information the product name and version number to ide...

Page 46: ...age Outkey 1 Current status 2 Factory default 3 Press the OUT button 2 for example to reset to the factory default The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages Reset to factory default Press TAKE to execute WARNING 4 Press the TAKE button again The Displays show the messages Reset to factory default confirm by pressing OUT 7 WARNING 5 Press the OUT 7 The machine resets to the factory def...

Page 47: ...port on your PC to the RS 232 IN port on the first unit Connect the RS 232 OUT port on the first unit to the RS 232 IN port on the second unit or another 16x16 unit Connect all 16x16 units that you want to upgrade in this way linking them in a daisy chain connection Set DIP 7 according to whether or not a Null modem connection is being used3 9 2 Upgrading Firmware 1 Install and run the K Sender pr...

Page 48: ...The MATRIX Display shows the following message Confirm TAKE Are you ABSOLUTELY sure Press TAKE to execute At this stage and at any time previously you can cancel the operation by pressing any button other than the TAKE button 9 Press the TAKE button once again The program starts working and the TAKE LED turns off The MATRIX Display shows the following message ERASE flash MEMORY Please wait 10 Afte...

Page 49: ...essfully Σ 16608D 16608D 13 After about 3 seconds the Displays show the messages Turn unit OFF reconnect cables and turn ON Σ 16608D 16608D 14 Verify that the checksum for example Σ 16608D is the same on both lines If not repeat the firmware upgrade process from the beginning 15 You have successfully replaced the previous program and upgraded to the latest Kramer firmware version Turn the POWER sw...

Page 50: ...DEO 76 1dB AUDIO 82 2dB unweighted RL 10kΩ CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 46dB 5MHz AUDIO 80dB 1kHz CONTROLS 41 selector switches RS 232 RS 485 IR remote dry keyboard extension COUPLING VIDEO DC AUDIO AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 04 1kHz AUDIO 2 nd HARMONIC 0 002 OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC...

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Page 53: ...est information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing P N 2900 000071 Rev 2 ...

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