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SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS

Lassen Series 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers
Models 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE, 1616HD, 1608 HDS,
1608HDE, 1608 HDEE, 1608 HD, 3232HDS, 3232HDE,
3232HDEE, 3232 HD

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for 1608 HD

Page 1: ...SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS Lassen Series 16 32 HD SDI Routing Switchers Models 1616HDS 1616HDE 1616HDEE 1616HD 1608 HDS 1608HDE 1608 HDEE 1608 HD 3232HDS 3232HDE 3232HDEE 3232 HD User s Manual...

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Page 3: ...User s Manual Sierra Video Systems P O Box 2462 Grass Valley CA 95945 Tel 530 478 1000 Fax 530 478 1105 Email info sierravideo com Version 2 0 Publication Date Feb 2006 The information contained in th...

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Page 5: ...13 Dimensions 13 Connecting To Video Devices 14 Connecting To Audio Devices 14 Balanced Unbalanced Audio Connections 14 Audio Adjustments 15 AES EBU Audio 15 Audio Follow Video and Breakaway Audio Con...

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Page 7: ...gnal that is connected to the input of the routing switcher Input Connected to the source that provides the signal to the switcher Matrix The crosspoint array of the switcher module that selects which...

Page 8: ...and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged or create a hazard Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product To avoid personal injury do not touch unsafe connections and co...

Page 9: ...omised Use a shielded data cable connection between the parallel data ports and peripherals of this equipment Other connections between peripherals of this equipment may be made with low voltage non s...

Page 10: ...f this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of the user The user may find the foll...

Page 11: ...es Inc Testing and Certification Laboratories Sierra Video Systems Name of Manufacturer or Importer Bescheinigung des Pulver Laboratories Inc und Sierra Video Systems hiermit wird bescheinigt dass die...

Page 12: ...d may be used to connect AC power to every component and peripheral of the system Connect an external 16 AWG wire from earth ground to the chassis of the system as designated by the earth ground symbo...

Page 13: ...n Carefully inspect the frame and exterior components to be sure that there has been no shipping damage Make sure all modules are seated correctly and have not detached during shipment Also make sure...

Page 14: ...en series accommodates balanced or un balanced audio The Lassen HD SDI series has built in RS 232 422 serial control supported by all major third party control systems An extensive line of existing RS...

Page 15: ...rations are provided in the following subsections Take time to familiarize yourself with the location of your switcher model features Sierra Video Sys HD SDI Series Matrix Switcher Component HD SDI S...

Page 16: ...subsequent sections are video and audio matrices In some cases these frames may be configured with no audio or less outputs Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order...

Page 17: ...the subsequent sections are video and audio matrices In some cases these frames may be configured with no audio or less outputs Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your ord...

Page 18: ...ole in the final result For long distances over 15 meters between sources and destinations special measures should be taken to avoid high frequency cable losses These measures include using higher qua...

Page 19: ...l can be rack mounted in a standard 19 RU EIA rack assembly and includes rack ears at the ends of the front of the frames None of the switcher models require spacing above or below the unit for ventil...

Page 20: ...the rear of the switcher Balanced Unbalanced Audio Connections All audio sources from the routing switcher are balanced audio Connect the balanced audio to the balanced input of your destination devi...

Page 21: ...are only available in Routing Switchers with Analog Audio AES EBU Audio AES audio can be either balanced 110ohm or unbalanced 75ohm Balanced or unbalanced digital audio must be specified at the time o...

Page 22: ...to the rear of the frame The peripherals area may vary depending on the model size and type Exact location of connectors may vary on some models Video Sync Referencing Inputs RS 232 and RS 422 contro...

Page 23: ...ection is not necessary because the power supply senses the correct AC input automatically The HD SDI models use a power switch located on the rear of the frame Turn on power to the frame ONLY AFTER a...

Page 24: ...ction of this manual Salvos A Salvo is a group of Sources and Destinations that are stored in the routing switcher and switched by a single Salvo Take command GRIP Routing Software allows up to 40 Sal...

Page 25: ...ntrol connections have been made turn on the power switch AC to the router is indicated by a illuminated power switch button If you have power up problems ensure that the AC fuse on the back of the sw...

Page 26: ...button for 3 seconds or more displays the Menu items described below Preset Indicates that the system is ready to accept the input or output selection Status of the selected output is indicated in thi...

Page 27: ...low control Disable Front panel Select Xpoint protocol Force UNITY gain Adjust Port speed 1200 9600 38400 115200 None Even Odd 8 data bits 7 data bits Send XonXoff Don t Send XonXoff 9600 31250 Disabl...

Page 28: ...routing switcher The salvo name will be displayed in the Salvo register Salvos are made and stored in the router using the Sierra Video Systems Software program GRIP See the GRIP manual for details on...

Page 29: ...ob Press Take to activate the switch Split Switching A split break away switch is when the video and audio of a single source is sent to different outputs Press Select until OUT is flashing Choose the...

Page 30: ...nfiguration RS232 is factory configuration Each routing switcher model has one port and it is labeled on the back panel as RS232 422 Control refer also to the illustrations of back panels shown in Cha...

Page 31: ...d send the following command HOST0 The port now uses the terminal protocol To restore back to the Host port send the following command HOST1 Terminal Mode The 9 pin connector labeled RS232 422 Control...

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Page 33: ...as each number is the largest size necessary for that particular switcher All input output and level numbers begin at number 1 not 0 Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a grou...

Page 34: ...the command The G command on the other hand uses the tilde character to mark both the start and end of a character string argument Just before the router begins executing a command string it sends a l...

Page 35: ...error can be assumed to have occurred just before these characters Leader and Trailer The simplest possible command string would be which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no command...

Page 36: ...Set Password to Change Protected Settings M M139 Set Remote Address U 0 1 U0 Update request on off V out in in V3 1 2 2 Connect levels W lvl in in W1 4 19 Connect outputs X out in lvl X12 9 2 Connect...

Page 37: ...command will eventually be added to all For example the command I might return the following string ILSX OK CR indicating that the router supports the I L S and X commands from the host Q Model Name a...

Page 38: ...ix status information for a single input be returned to the host This command is only useful on those router levels that allow an input to be connected to at most one output The status information is...

Page 39: ...ed to input 2 on level 1 The number of digits used for each number is generally the maximum number of digits ever required for that particular switcher Thus a switcher with between 10 and 99 inputs wo...

Page 40: ...sers to send commands to the router through that control port In such a system the server software that talks to the control port can insert an M command at the beginning of each command string it sen...

Page 41: ...e report comes up to a few seconds after the crosspoint change command is received 2 Automatic output change reporting is turned on and crosspoint change commands immediately report changed status as...

Page 42: ...outputs in the router Fewer than the number of outputs may be specified if desired and the remaining outputs will be left unchanged For example the command W1 17 3 9 says that connections are to be ma...

Page 43: ...r of outputs may be specified if desired and the remaining outputs will be left unchanged The connection is made on all levels AFV For example the command Z4 18 7 says that input 4 is to be connected...

Page 44: ...st be followed by a register letter from A to Z or a register number from 1 to 256 giving the register to be triggered For example the command TB D180 TC says to trigger salvo register B same as 2 del...

Page 45: ...ed output After changing the lock status a B command is sent to report the new lock status so a response occurs regardless of which form of the B command is sent to the router When requesting that loc...

Page 46: ...he router and the time the crosspoint switch actually occurs It must be followed by a number giving the number of video fields of delay desired If the number is smaller than the smallest delay that th...

Page 47: ...router typically won t have time to parse and process all these crosspoint commands and place the data in the crosspoint delivery buffer before the target video field arrives By making delayfields la...

Page 48: ...meter that is being queried or modified and provide its new value if it is being modified The first argument following the G command character is a command name Additional arguments may be required fo...

Page 49: ...ommand The features being controlled are typically system options that allow the user to control special hardware or software enhancements to the router code The Modify command has two or more argumen...

Page 50: ...t is possible for a variable to be multi valued in which case the number of value arguments may be two or more The Query command has the name and index of the array variable whose value is to be queri...

Page 51: ...ti valued in which case the number of value arguments may be two or more The Query command has the name and the two indexes of the array variable whose value is to be queried as its three arguments Th...

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Page 53: ...ealer Power and Indicators Problem Remedy No power Confirm that the rocker switch is in the ON position and that the power lamp is illuminated Confirm that power connections are secured at the switche...

Page 54: ...that the connecting cables are of high quality properly built and terminated with 75 ohms Check level controls located on your source input device or output monitor or recorder Replace the video cros...

Page 55: ...are of high quality and properly built Take special care in noting the wiring configuration of balanced to unbalanced cables if possible use a matching transformers Check level controls located on you...

Page 56: ...nel that is switching successfully and connect the suspect source to it If the channel continues to switch successfully then there is something wrong with the Matrix Switcher or the suspect source was...

Page 57: ...fferential Mode 100 ohm Single Ended Mode 50 ohm Voltage gain Unity 0 5dB driving High Z balanced output Frequency response 20 to 20KHz 0 1 dB 3 dB 100KHz S N Ratio 20 to 20 KHz 90 dB output 24dBu bal...

Page 58: ...including DVB ASI and other polarity sensitive standards Input Output Impedance 75 Ohms Cable Equalization Length HD Up to 100m of Belden 8281 or equivalent cable SDI Up to 300m of Belden 8281 or equ...

Page 59: ...card or register online at http www sierraivdeo com warranty html to redeem the warranty What Is the Warranty Except as outlined below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in t...

Page 60: ...ed modification EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SVS EX...

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