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Table 1: VS-3000 Front/Rear Panel Features
No. Feature
Function
1. Power Switch
Supplies power to the machine.
2.
LOAD SETUP switches
For quick load of predefined setup.
3. AFV, VIDEO, AUDIO
switches
Selects whether operation is AFV (Audio-Follow-Video),
Video only or Audio only.
4. MATRIX
Input and Output status of the controlled Matrix.
5. STATUS
Shows controlled device.
6. 4 panning switches
Used for moving and changing parameters on the LCD
display.
7. OFF, All, switches
Instruct the controlled Matrix to connect all outputs to a
specific input or disconnect a specific output.
8. 32 output/input selector
switches
Select inputs or outputs of the controlled Matrix.
9. ENTER
Operating key.
10. KEYBOARD EXTENSION
A detachable terminal block for connecting an external
keyboard.
11. REMOTE CONTACT
A detachable terminal block controls the Controller via
remote contact closure control.
12. RS-485
A detachable terminal block carrying RS-485 information
between controlled devices.
13. RS-232 IN
Connect the Controller to a PC.
14. RS-232 OUT
Connect the Controller to other controlled devices
15. 12 VDC
Power supply to the VS-3000.
6. INSTALLATION
6.1
Rackmounting
The VS-3000 may be rackmounted in a standard 19” (2U) EIA rack assembly and includes rack “ears”
at the ends of the front panel. This device does not require any specific spacing above or below the unit
for ventilation. To rack mount the VS-3000, simply place the front panel rack ears against the rack rails
of the rack, and insert standard screws through each of the four corner holes in the rack ears.
7.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
Video Audio Matrices, Editing controllers, a PC and other controlling or controlled devices may be
connected to the
VS-3000
through the connectors located on the back of the unit as described below.
7.1
CONNECTING TO A PC
Locate a free COM serial port on your PC. Connect the provided 9-pin to 9-pin Null Modem Adapter
to the PC’s COM port, and, using a flat cable with 9-pin to 9-pin edge connectors, connect the other
side of the Adapter to the RS-232 IN socket of the VS-3000.
7.2
CONNECTING TO A VIDEO MATRIX OR OTHER CONTROLLED DEVICES
Connect the provided Null Modem Adapter, with a 9-pin to 9-pin flat cable with DB-9 connectors on
the edges, between the RS-232 OUT socket and the RS-232 INPUT of the controlled Matrix.
