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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-3232Vxl

32x32 Video Matrix Switcher

Summary of Contents for VS-3232Vxl

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ... Interface 19 6 4 1 Connecting the RS 232 Control Interface 20 6 4 2 Connecting the RS 485 Control Interface 22 6 5 Configuring the Sync 25 6 6 Controlling via the ETHERNET 26 6 6 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 26 6 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 27 6 6 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 27 7 Operating Your Vide...

Page 3: ...ng the PC to the RS 232 Port 47 9 2 3 Upgrading Firmware 48 10 Technical Specifications 49 11 Communication Protocols 50 11 1 The Kramer 2000 Communication Protocol 50 11 2 ASCII Protocol General 55 11 2 1 ASCII Protocol Description 55 Figures Figure 1 VS 3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5 Figure 2 VS 3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7 Figure 3 Configuring the VS 3232V...

Page 4: ...r Features 6 Table 2 Rear Panel VS 3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Features 8 Table 3 Dipswitch Definitions 16 Table 4 Machine Dipswitch Settings 17 Table 5 The System Mode versus the Slave Mode 19 Table 6 SYNC Configuration Menu 39 Table 7 INTERFACE Configuration Menu 39 Table 8 Interface REPLY Configuration Menu 40 Table 9 PROTOCOL Configuration Menu 40 Table 10 DEFAULT Setup Configuration M...

Page 5: ...indows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager Kramer RC IR2 Infra red remote control transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual3 and this user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual ...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 ...

Page 7: ...50MHz Four switching options one for immediate switching and three for SYNC switching 59 preset memory locations for quick access to user defined special configurations Fast access to a preprogrammed default preset configuration UNITY setting Two communication protocols the Kramer 2000 and the limited Sierra ASCII Easy upgrading of the firmware via the Internet An 80x2 symbol LCD panel with user f...

Page 8: ... associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 3232Vxl in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your Video Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the front and rear panels of the VS 3232Vxl respectively Table 1 and Table 2 define the f...

Page 9: ...Your Video Matrix Switcher 5 TAKE LOCK MENU 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 Figure 1 VS 3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Front Panel ...

Page 10: ...er configuration 11 BREAKAWAY Button Press to enter the Stand Alone mode in the multi switcher configuration 12 DEFAULT SETUP Button Press to recall the default setup UNITY setting see section 8 5 13 INPUTS OUTPUTS LCD Display Displays the outputs in the upper row below the OUTPUTS label switched to the selected inputs in the lower row above the INPUTS label Displays user interface messages and co...

Page 11: ...Your Video Matrix Switcher 7 Figure 2 VS 3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Rear Panel ...

Page 12: ...rmware version see section 9 2 or release the factory default for normal operation 9 IN DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller5 10 RS 232 OUT DB 9M Port Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the daisy chain connection 11 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 12 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit see section 6 2 ...

Page 13: ... to 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable3 with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 Mode...

Page 14: ...nt the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the ...

Page 15: ...VS 3232Vxl as a Composite Video Switcher To install the VS 3232Vxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following1 1 Connect up to 32 composite video sources for example2 two composite video players 2 Connect up to 32 composite video acceptors for example2 two displays 3 Set the dipswitches see section 6 2 3 4 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 ...

Page 16: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher 12 Figure 3 Configuring the VS 3232Vxl for Composite Video ...

Page 17: ...he Master with DIP 6 OFF The other units must be Slaves with DIP 6 ON The front panel of each Slave unit is always locked and its LCD display does not illuminate although it displays the current cross point status of those switchers The Slave units always follow the Master The Master unit operates in the regular way1 leading the Slaves in the background To activate a multi channel video switcher s...

Page 18: ...are connected you can connect all the inputs and outputs in the same way to create a 32x32 Y C switcher Connect the communication line between the two switchers via the RS 232 or RS 485 control interface as section 6 4 describes s Video Player s Video Display Y Channel Switcher Master Set DIP 6 to OFF C Channel Switcher Slave set DIP 6 to ON Y Y C C Figure 4 Configuring a 32x32 s Video YC Switcher...

Page 19: ...ct the communication line via the RS 232 or RS 485 control interface as section 6 4 describes Component Video Player YUV RGB Display Y G Channel Switcher Master Set DIP 6 to OFF V R Channel Switcher Slave Set DIP 6 to ON U B Channel Switcher Slave Set DIP 6 to ON V R V R U B U B Y G Y G Figure 5 Configuring a 32x32 YUV RGB Switcher with three VS 3232Vxl Switchers 1 For a description of how to conn...

Page 20: ...ON Figure 6 Dipswitches Table 3 Dipswitch Definitions Dipswitch Function 1 4 Set the MACHINE see Table 4 in section 6 3 1 5 Enables ON or disables OFF the FOLLOW SYSTEM MODE in a multi switcher configuration 6 Enables ON or disables OFF the SLAVE mode in a multi channel configuration 7 Disables the use of a null modem adapter 2 with RS 232 as follows Set OFF for RS 232 input connection via a null ...

Page 21: ...hed simultaneously and at other times need to be switched independently For example Non linear editing systems that combine video with analog audio or with digital audio Duplication systems that produce Master tapes from programs with different formats such as composite analog component analog and component digital The term FOLLOW SYSTEM4 indicates the most common case where any type of signal can...

Page 22: ...d the other two units are Slaves The Slaves always follow the Master In the example illustrated in Figure 5 the first VS 3232Vxl unit is the Master with DIP 6 set OFF enabling the Master mode and the second and third VS 3232Vxl units are Slaves with DIP 6 set ON enabling the Slave mode On all three machines the machine number must be set to the same value On both Slave VS 3232Vxl units the LCD dis...

Page 23: ...an connect a control interface RS 232 or RS 485 The control interface must be identical on each switcher in the series of 32x32 matrix switchers either RS 232 or RS 485 One control interface suffices Do not use both RS 232 and RS 485 control interfaces in the same configuration For example in an interconnected varied format 32x32 switcher application if the switcher that connects to the PC connect...

Page 24: ...e the switchers from the series of 32x32 or 16x16 matrix switchers according to your requirements and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the Machine With a Null modem adapter Set DIP 7 OFF With a Null modem adapter Set DIP 7 OFF Without a Null modem adapter Set DIP 7 ON Figure 7 Connecting a PC to Three VS 3232Vxl Units You can connect any of the following The PC s DB9 COM port to a VS...

Page 25: ...t on your PC 2 Set DIP 7 ON2 disabling Null modem adapter use on the VS 3232Vxl unit 6 4 1 2 Connecting two VS 3232Vxl Units via RS 232 To connect two VS 3232Vxl units using a Null modem adapter provided with the machine the default 1 Connect a flat cable between the RS 232 OUT DB9M port on the first VS 3232Vxl unit and the Null modem adapter that attaches to the RS 232 IN DB9F port on the second ...

Page 26: ... 485 connector on one or more other switchers from the series of 32x32 or 16x16 matrix switchers as Figure 9 illustrates 1 Connect the A PIN on the first VS 3232Vxl unit to the A PIN on the second VS 3232Vxl unit and all the other units 2 Connect the B PIN on the first VS 3232Vxl unit to the B PIN on the second VS 3232Vxl unit and all the other units 3 If shielded cable is used for an RS 485 conne...

Page 27: ...wo VS 3232Vxl Units Figure 10 illustrates the RS 485 line that connects Between each VS 3232Vxl unit To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP 43xl Interface Converter connect the PC s DB 9 COM port to the RS 232 IN DB9F port on the VP 43xl Next connect the RS 485 port on the VP 43xl to the RS 485 ports on the VS 3232Vxl units ...

Page 28: ...nnecting the Video Matrix Switcher 24 MACHINE 1 DIP 8 OFF 32x32 Component Video Switcher Three VS 3232Vxl Units MACHINE 1 DIP 8 OFF MACHINE 1 DIP 8 ON EXT SYNC Figure 10 RS 485 Control Interface and SYNC Connections for Component Switcher ...

Page 29: ...y to facilitate simultaneous vertical interval switching Usually the easiest method is to choose the sync source from the first machine for example the Y unit in a 32x32 YUV switcher configuration as section 6 2 2 describes and then connect all the terminal block connectors4 as Figure 10 illustrates In this case set the first machine to select the sync source from the external sync connector or fr...

Page 30: ...ommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 3232Vxl during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Proto...

Page 31: ...etwork Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 3232Vxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 6 6 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configu...

Page 32: ... the FOLLOW or the BREAKAWAY modes see section 7 7 How to Lock and unlock the front panel see section 7 8 7 1 Startup Display After switching on the power the LCD display1 shows the following screens in sequence Figure 13 Default Startup Status Display Sequence The VS 3232Vxl does not have separate output and input pushbuttons Instead the front panel includes a numerical keyboard within the Select...

Page 33: ...mbers under 10 When entering a one digit number for example 5 you can either press 0 followed by 5 or 5 followed by ENT The number 00 or 0 ENT is relevant for the input only and is used to disconnect the currently entered output number from the input The ESC button is used to cancel an operation without affecting the current status of the switcher For example if a wrong number is entered press the...

Page 34: ...on and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates You can toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes at any time unless the TAKE button blinks 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode do th...

Page 35: ...n the At Once mode the VS 3232Vxl will execute each OUT IN combination separately see section 7 4 1 If you want to switch several inputs to several outputs it is necessary to operate the machine in the Confirm mode In the Confirm mode you can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once simultaneously switching several inputs to several outputs To switch several in...

Page 36: ...output in the At Once mode 1 Press the MENU button once The Menu buttons1 illuminate and are enabled 2 Press the illuminated OFF button The LCD display shows the message 01 3 Press the appropriate digit buttons for example 25 representing output 25 This output is cleared there is no input switched to this output To clear an output in the Confirm mode the TAKE LED is illuminated repeat the steps ab...

Page 37: ...etup to an already allocated memory the TAKE button blinks and the LCD display shows the message You can either Press the TAKE button to overwrite the existing setup Press the ESC button to save the setup to a different memory location Press the ESC button twice to exit the storing operation 7 5 2 Recalling Setups To recall a setting do the following 1 Press the MENU button once The Menu buttons1 ...

Page 38: ...n that is used often and store it as the default setup or the UNITY setting which can be recalled easily by pressing the DEFAULT SETUP button You can enter the default setup via the menu commands see section 8 5 and then recall it by the touch of a button The default setup stores a setup which is defined via the DEFAULT SETUP configuration menu see section 8 5 The default setup includes the switch...

Page 39: ...ementing an action as a stand alone unit that is independent of the other units connected The VS 3232Vxl unit will function in the FOLLOW System mode if at least one other VS 3232Vxl unit is set to the FOLLOW System mode and these units interconnect via an RS 232 and or RS 485 communication line To set the VS 3232Vxl unit to function in the FOLLOW System mode 1 Press the FOLLOW button The FOLLOW b...

Page 40: ...o set the VS 3232Vxl unit to function in the BREAKAWAY from System mode 1 Press the BREAKAWAY button The BREAKAWAY button blinks and the LCD display shows the following message 6 7 8 9 2 Press the BREAKAWAY button once again The switcher moves to the BREAKAWAY mode The BREAKAWAY button illuminates the FOLLOW button no longer illuminates and LCD display restores it last content 7 8 Using the LOCK B...

Page 41: ...er entering a setup you can select between several options Select a setup option by pressing one of the illuminated buttons in the Selector Buttons area After selecting the desired option a description of the desired change appears on the LCD display and the TAKE button blinks 4 Press the blinking TAKE button to execute the change A description of the current state appears on the LCD display for a...

Page 42: ... 7 9 MENU MENU 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 TAKE 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 1 4 7 5 8 6 9 0 2 3 TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU To the next menu item Button blinks Figure 14 Setting the SYNC Configuration an example ...

Page 43: ...switching The unit is set for immediate switching 2 INT 1 SYNC extracted from input 1 Active SYNC set from input 01 3 EXT BNC SYNC extracted from GENLOCK input Active SYNC set from GENLOCK input 4 EXT SYS SYNC received from another unit Active SYNC set from another unit 8 2 Selecting the INTERFACE Configuration The INTERFACE configuration menu is a two step menu 1 Select the type of interface 2 Tu...

Page 44: ...r setting the protocol1 to ASCII SIERRA Communication protocol set to ASCII SIERRA 8 5 Selecting the DEFAULT Setup Configuration Table 10 summarizes the DEFAULT setup configuration options Table 10 DEFAULT Setup Configuration Menu Press To select After the change the LCD Displays 1 Setup crosspoints Store recall DEFAULT MATRIX setup and cross points 2 crosspnts Store recall DEFAULT ONLY cross poin...

Page 45: ...TAKE button twice for double confirmation Table 11 summarizes the TOTAL RESET menu options Table 11 Total Reset Menu Press To select After the change the LCD displays 1 All outputs OFF to disconnect all the outputs MATRIX erased 2 Factory default to the factory default state The Machine resets as follows OUT 1 is connected to IN 1 OUT 2 is connected to IN 2 OUT 31 is connected to IN 31 and OUT 32 ...

Page 46: ...To do so 1 Go to our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP_VS3232Vxl zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_VS3232Vxl zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 9 1 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS 3232Vxl unit ...

Page 47: ...h screen appears as follows Figure 15 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears ...

Page 48: ...Memory Upgrade 44 Figure 17 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51ED2 AT89C51ED2 T89C51RD2 Figure 18 Device Selection window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu ...

Page 49: ...oard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 20 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name ...

Page 50: ... After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green1 When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears2 VS3232Vxl hex Figure 22 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run aga...

Page 51: ...nternet You can download the up to date file1 from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www Kramerelectronics com and download the file SetKFRETH11 xx zip from the technical support section 2 Extract the file SetKFRETH11 xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup and the s19 firmware file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade 3 Install the KFR Pr...

Page 52: ...mer Window 2 Select the required COM Port1 3 Press the File button to select the s19 firmware file included in the package 4 Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red 5 Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off 6 Disconnect the power on the VS 3232Vxl 7 Release the ETHERNET FLASH button on the rear panel 8 Connect the power on your machine 1 ...

Page 53: ...d 70dB 5MHz weighted DIFF GAIN 0 05 0 8Vpp DIFF PHASE 0 03 Deg K FACTOR 0 05 CONTROL 19 pushbutton switches RS 232 RS 485 IR remote Ethernet COUPLING DC SWITCHING 3 modes for Vertical interval switching and Immediate switching DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 2U H rack mountable POWER SOURCE 230 VAC 50 60Hz 115VAC U S A 10VA WEIGHT 3 5kg 7 8 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Window...

Page 54: ...l see section 11 1 or ASCII Protocol see section 11 2 11 1 The Kramer 2000 Communication Protocol Table 13 and Table 14 include the Protocol 20001 hexadecimal codes2 The communication parameters are 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 1 Full details are available on our Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 This example assumes MACHINE 1 and node 0 ...

Page 55: ...B A IN 5 F E D C B A IN 6 F E D C B A IN F E D C B A IN 8 F E D C B A IN A A F A E A D A C A B A A A A A A A A A A A IN 10 B B F B E B D B C B B B A B B B 7 B B B B B B IN 11 C C F C E C D C C C B C A C C C C C C 4 C C C IN 12 D D F D E D D D C D B D A D D D D D D D D D IN 13 E E F E E E D E C E B E A E E E E 6 E E E E E IN 14 F F F F E F D F C F B F A F F F F F F F F F IN 15 F E D C B A IN 16 9 9...

Page 56: ...9 9 IN 22 9 9 F 9 E 9 D 9 C 9 B 9 A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 9 9 F 9 E 9 D 9 C 9 B 9 A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 24 9 9 F 9 E 9 D 9 C 9 B 9 A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 9A 9A F 9A E 9A D 9A C 9A B 9A A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A IN 26 9B 9B F 9B E 9B D 9B C 9B B 9B A 9B 9B 9B 7 9B 9B 9B 9B 9B 9B IN 27 9C 9C F 9C E 9C D 9C C 9C B 9C A 9C 9C 9C 9C 9C 9C 4 9C 9C 9C IN 28 9D 9D F 9D E 9D D 9D C 9D B 9D A 9D 9D 9D 9D...

Page 57: ...9 9 9 IN A 9F 9E 9D 9C 9B 9A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 8 A 9F 9E 9D 9C 9B 9A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN A A A 9F A 9E A 9D A 9C A 9B A 9A A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 IN 10 B A B 9F B 9E B 9D B 9C B 9B B 9A B 9 B 9 B 97 B 9 B 9 B 9 B 9 B 9 B 9 IN 11 C A C 9F C 9E C 9D C 9C C 9B C 9A C 9 C 9 C 9 C 9 C 9 C 94 C 9 C 9 C 9 IN 12 D A D 9F D 9E D 9D D 9C D 9B D 9A D 9 D 9 D 9 D 9 D 9 D 9 D 9 D 9 D 9 IN 13 E...

Page 58: ... 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 9 A 9 9F 9 9E 9 9D 9 9C 9 9B 9 9A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 24 9 A 9 9F 9 9E 9 9D 9 9C 9 9B 9 9A 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 IN 9A A 9A 9F 9A 9E 9A 9D 9A 9C 9A 9B 9A 9A 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 9A 9 IN 26 9B A 9B 9F 9B 9E 9B 9D 9B 9C 9B 9B 9B 9A 9B 9 9B 9 9B 97 9B 9 9B 9 9B 9 9B 9 9B 9 9B 9 IN 27 9C A 9C 9F 9C 9E 9C 9D 9C 9C 9C 9B 9C 9A 9...

Page 59: ...s Y o i where i is the input number and o is the output number Note The string does not need a space spaces are used here just to add clarity to the explanation For example Y3 4 would connect input 4 to output 3 Y9 6 would connect input 6 to output 9 Y2 17 Y25 12 Y7 6 would connect input 17 to output 2 input 12 to output 25 and input 6 to output 7 The buffer allows up to 63 characters Thus you cou...

Page 60: ...ect fire water lightning orother acts of nature ii Product modification or failure tofollowinstructions suppliedwith theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment ofthe product claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationofthe product vi Anyother cause whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessori...

Page 61: ...For the latest 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 ...

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