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Split Switching (break-away); 

  A “split” (break-away) switch is when the video and audio of a single source is sent to 

different outputs. 

  Press V/A until screen displays “Preset V/A”. 

  Press [Select] until “Dst” is flashing. 

  Choose the Destination (output) using the rotary knob. 

  Pressing [Select] will cause the screen to toggle between  Dst, the video and audio 

source, the video source only, or the audio source only. 

  Toggle through the screens and select the source(s) you want to change using the 

rotary knob. 

  Press [Take] to activate the switch. 

Switching by Level; 

Switching by Level allows you to specify the level you want to switch. This mode 
of switching is intended for multi-frame multi-level systems. 

  Press V/A until screen displays “Preset Level”. (Level should be flashing.) 

  Pressing [Select] will cause the screen to toggle between  Level, Dst, and Src. 

  Choose the Level using the rotary knob. 

  Choose the Destination (output) using the rotary knob. 

  Choose the Source (input) using the rotary knob. 

  Press [Take] to activate the switch. 

Status 

Momentarily pressing the “Menu” button causes the display to toggle through 2 different modes; 

  “Preset AFV”- This mode is used for switching the router (see above). 

  “Status”- Pressing the “V/A” button will cause the status to switch between; 

   “Status by Source” 

  “Status by Destination” 

  “Status by Level”  

Turn the rotary knob to select the source, destination, or level you want to status.

Summary of Contents for 1608V2

Page 1: ...SIERRA VIDEO Sierra Pro Series 16 Routing Switchers Models 1608V5S 1616V5S 1608V5 1616V5 1608V4S 1616V4S 1608V4 1616V4 1608V3S 1616V3S 1608V3 1616V3 1608V2S 1616V2S 1608V2 1616V2 User s Manual...

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Page 3: ...C H E R S User s Manual Sierra Video P O Box 2462 Grass Valley CA 95945 Tel 530 478 1000 Fax 530 478 1105 Email info sierravideo com Version 4 0 Publication Date February 2012 The information contain...

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Page 5: ...ons 13 Connecting To Video Devices 14 Connecting To Audio Devices 14 Balanced Unbalanced Audio Connections 15 Connecting Peripherals 16 J1 Connector 16 Sync Input 17 AC Power Connections 17 Control Pr...

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Page 7: ...The signal that is connected to the input of the routing switcher Input Connected to the source that provides the signal to the switcher Matrix An array of the switch modules that connects an input t...

Page 8: ...at 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 components when the powe...

Page 9: ...uipment Other connections between peripherals of this equipment may be made with low voltage non sheilded computer data cables Network connections may consist of non sheilded CAT 5 cable Do not cover...

Page 10: ...he user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of the user The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify an...

Page 11: ...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 Series 8 and S...

Page 12: ...y 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 symbol No...

Page 13: ...arefully 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 the...

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Page 15: ...in adjustment for Inputs and Outputs through standard front control panels or via a control serial port and optional redundancy The series 16 system accommodates balanced or un balanced audio AFV or b...

Page 16: ...tions are provided in the following subsections for each switcher model Take time to familiarize yourself with the location of your switcher model features Component Pro Series 16 Switchers 1616V5S 16...

Page 17: ...and audio matrices In some cases these frames may be configured with fewer video channels and perhaps no audio i e 1608V3 Sierra PRO models also offer redundant power supplies Consult the rear panel...

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: ...against the rack rails of the rack and insert proper rack screws through each of the holes in the rack ears Always rack mount the routing switcher prior to plugging the unit into a power receptacle or...

Page 20: ...white and yellow conventions used for the H and V sync channels are arbitrary and these two channels are interchangeable Each channel can have only H or V signals not both All inputs are factory set f...

Page 21: ...e graphic below For unbalanced sources connect the unbalanced source to one side of the balanced input and ground The other input does not have to be grounded Note always use the same side of the bala...

Page 22: ...t must be specified prior to order Note Rear Panels vary according to model See back panel for precise detail J1 Connector The connector labeled J1 on the back panel is used to connect other routing d...

Page 23: ...a power switch located on the rear of the frame Turn on power to the frame ONLY AFTER all video and control connections have been completed as described below Control Processor Dip Switch Settings Yo...

Page 24: ...channel and Y C to the Green and Blue channels of input being able to tie either one to an output with or without audio or the same scenario with three composite sources on the R G and B channels and...

Page 25: ...udio 2 Note When writing commands for a third party controller pay careful attention to the levels of control Sync Rate Reporting The Pro series of routers can report the sync frequency H or V of all...

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Page 27: ...mains the most important component of your new system The standard local control panel empowers full control of the routing switcher while allowing external RS 232 control via the serial port Local Co...

Page 28: ...by Output in the display window Holding down this button for 3 seconds or more displays the Menu items described below Status by Output Indicates the current inputs for the selected output on each le...

Page 29: ...Data Bitsize Select Flow Control Select Port Service 1200 9600 38400 115200 None Even Odd 8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Send Xon Xoff Don t Send Xon Xoff Host Protocol Universal Protocol Kramer Protocol Exp...

Page 30: ...V Muting Menu Adjust A V Muting Value Select Output Adjust Audio Gains Adjust Input Level Adjust Output Level Chan All Lvl Name Lvl Name Src Select Source Select Value Chan All Lvl Name Lvl Name Dst...

Page 31: ...d in the Salvo register Salvos are made and stored in the router using the Sierra Video Software program TyLinx Pro Adjust A V muting A V muting selects a delay time before audio and video appears aft...

Page 32: ...cify the level you want to switch This mode of switching is intended for multi frame multi level systems Press V A until screen displays Preset Level Level should be flashing Pressing Select will caus...

Page 33: ...anel as RS232 422 Control refer also to the illustrations of back panels shown in Chapter 1 Connection to the RS 232 422 port is made using a standard 9 pin pin to pin cable Conversion to RS 422 To co...

Page 34: ...al control V T100 emulation capability The terminal performs the following functions Serves as an overall system controller Sets up the personality of the entire system size level control change names...

Page 35: ...routing switchers The sizes of the numbers representing inputs outputs and levels are not fixed but can be as large or small as necessary Special provisions allow numbers to be packed one after anoth...

Page 36: ...nd the SPACE character and the DEL ASCII 7F character Alphabetic characters within the command string may be in either upper case or lower case letters The router always sends upper case characters ex...

Page 37: ...router uses one or two leader trailer characters send it and check the response to see which of the above two responses it is It won t hurt to always use two even if only one is required The simplest...

Page 38: ...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 crosspoint Y out in Y1 7 Connect AFV Z in in Z13 12 8 Connect AFV D numsyn...

Page 39: ...llowed by I the next characters are the letters of the commands that are implemented and available in this router and the last character is tilde Do not count on the characters being in any specific o...

Page 40: ...32 inputs and the levels are named VIDEO Audio L and Audio R O Output Status Inquiry The command O requests that matrix status information for a single output be returned to the host The status inform...

Page 41: ...he 0 indicates that the connection to the input is either unknown or that input does not exist or is not available on that level If the router has only one level or if all levels are connected the sam...

Page 42: ...supply a password which remains in effect until another password or password 0 is supplied in another K command The password is stored by the router under the remote address specified using an M comm...

Page 43: ...e user The router would save the password as the one established by the remote address specified in the M command The examples below show how this would work If the M command is not present in a contr...

Page 44: ...o 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 part of the respons...

Page 45: ...the controlling device that is sending a crosspoint change command The U1 mode of operation is provided for compatibility with older control systems V Connect Levels The command V is used to request t...

Page 46: ...umber is 0 any input or output may be used as long as it exists on at least one level and in that case no connection will be made on any level on which the input and output does not exist If the reque...

Page 47: ...ged Any input or implied output number may be specified as long as it exists on at least one level No connection will be made on any level on which an input or implied output number does not exist If...

Page 48: ...is triggered this means that the connect commands stored in it take effect If a salvo is triggered and it attempts to connect a locked output or port or a disallowed input output pair or a port to it...

Page 49: ...ith destination in this command description If the password and lock arguments are both 0 this is a query for lock status of the specified output A B command is sent to report the lock status If the p...

Page 50: ...ed As with all router configuration parameters the output lockout data is stored in non volatile storage and thus is retained across router power ups When a router is first initialized at the factory...

Page 51: ...ch would be one field plus a little from when it was received If the command were received towards the beginning of a field rather than the end of a field the delay would be closer to two fields Indus...

Page 52: ...device that changed the output did so before the fielddelay value was changed and the later device that changed the output did so after the fielddelay value was reduced but soon enough that its input...

Page 53: ...the Query Response form of the command is returned to the control port that sent the Query command reporting the current value of the parameter The Query form of a command is normally the same as the...

Page 54: ...be queried as the only argument The Query Response command has the same argument structure as the Modify command Each different router may support different variables The supported variables may grow...

Page 55: ...fferent router may support different single dimensional array variables The supported single dimensional array variables may grow over time as enhancements are added to this protocol so command parser...

Page 56: ...cements are added to this protocol so command parsers should generally ignore unknown variable names and out of range index values The routers themselves will ignore any command that is received with...

Page 57: ...n adjustment This number represents an index into an array of gain values The index ranges from 0 which represents the most positive gain value to 77 which represents the most negative gain value and...

Page 58: ...Action From Syntax Modify Host none Query Host G SYNC_REPORT level num src_num Query Response Router G SYNC_REPORT level num input num frequency Modify is Protected N A Report Changes No Some routers...

Page 59: ...e made between output 8 and input 3 on level 2 If a level number of 0 is used all levels are switched V Command Connect Levels The V command is followed by an output number a comma and an input number...

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Page 61: ...wer 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 switcher and at...

Page 62: ...t 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 crosspoi...

Page 63: ...bles 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 o...

Page 64: ...the Matrix Switcher or the suspect source was not connected properly If it does not continue to switch successfully then there is something wrong with the source or cable assembly The Matrix Switcher...

Page 65: ...Voltage gain Unity 0 5dB driving High Z balanced output Frequency response 20 to 20KHz 0 5 dB typical 3 dB 120KHz unity gain S N Ratio 20 to 20 KHz 90 dB output 24dBu balanced Crosstalk all inputs hos...

Page 66: ...z 47 dB at 100MHz 1 input to many outputs All electrical specifications remain the same Video gain Unity Video output level 200mV to 2 5V P P Pulse output level 2V P P Nom into 75 ohms Output impedanc...

Page 67: ...s are warranted for three 3 years from the date of purchase for new equipment and two 2 years for Factory Refurbished units from the date of purchase Buyer must obtain a Return Material Authorization...

Page 68: ...Except as provided in paragraph B immediately above all sales are final and Buyer may cancel this order or return products only upon written consent of SVS D General In the event of a breach of any of...

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