Kramer VS-44FO, User Manual

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VS-44FO - Connecting the VS-44FO 15
5.3.1 Setting the Machine Number Switches
To set the MACH # DIP-switches, as shown in Section
‎5.2.2
:

For a master machine, assign MACH #1 with the address 0 (0000) or
1 (0001) set in the DIP-switches

For the slave units, assign a unique MACH # from 2 to 15 for each VS-44FO
slave. The units do not have to be sequentially numbered but they must
have unique addresses
5.3.2 Setting the Line Termination
To ensure correct operation, the RS-485 line must be terminated at both ends.
The master unit may be located at any part of the line, but when it is at the end of
the line, the termination switch must be set ON.
To set line termination, as shown in Figure 5 :

For the VS-44FO units located at the ends of the RS-485 line, set the
RS-485 TERM DIP-switch ON

For all other VS-44FO units in the middle of the line, set the RS-485 TERM
DIP-switch OFF
5.4 Switching Genlocked Video Signals
The genlock feature lets you switch genlocked video signals according to the
timing of the GENLOCK reference input.
According to SMPTE RP-168, the sources must be genlocked to the GENLOCK input in order
to switch cleanly.
1. Connect the GENLOCK cable.
2. To set the genlock timing, press and hold for 3 seconds the appropriate input
button as follows:
To Set Press and Hold
for 3 Seconds
Setting
Displayed
1080i @60Hz IN 1 1080 60H
1080i/p @50Hz IN 2 1080 50H
720p @60Hz IN 3 720P 60H
PAL @50Hz IN 4 PAL 50H
NTSC @60Hz IN 1 & IN 2 together NTSC 60H