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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-1616SDI
16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 1 4 Operating a Single Machine 3 5 Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 3 6 Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6 6.1 Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6 6.2 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 7 6.3 Setting the Dipswitches 8 6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 9 6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 10 6.3.3 Understanding the SLAVE Mode 10 6.4 Connecting a Control Interface 11 6.4.1 Connecting th
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Contents 8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 32 8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 33 8.4 Choosing the EXTENDED KEYBOARD Setting 34 8.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 35 8.6 Choosing What to INDICATE 35 8.7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 36 8.8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 37 8.9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 38 8.10 Identifying the MACHINE 38 8.11 Choosing the Initial RESET 39 9 Upgrading Flash Memory 40 9.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 4
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Contents Figures Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine 3 Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 3: Configuring a Stand Alone 16x16 VS-1616SDI Switcher 6 Figure 4: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 8 Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches 9 Figure 6: Connecting a PC to Four Switchers 12 Figure 7: Connecting a PC (with a 25-pin connector) without a Null-modem Adapter 14 Figure 8: RS-485 Connector PINOUT 15 Figure 9: Connecting the RS-485 Con
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Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus 1 different models now appear in eight groups that are clearly defined by function. Thank you for purchasing
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Overview A main advantage of the VS-1616SDI is that it forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers that includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher), and VS-162AV (a 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher). In particular, the VS-1616SDI: Is a true matrix switcher, enabling the user to simultane
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Operating a Single Machine To achieve the best performance: 1 Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables). Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your VS-1616SDI away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust. 4 Operating a Single Machine By default, the VS-1616SDI is
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Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 4
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Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra-red remote control transmitter 2 Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs 4 OFF Button An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an OFF-ALL combination
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6 Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 1 To install the VS-1616SDI, connect the following to the rear panel, as required: Power cord Video input and output cables Control Interface cables between switcher units, or PC (or other controller), as section 6.4 describes Set the dipswitches, as section 6.3 describes Set the system variables using the MENU function, as section 8 describes Using the VS-1616SDI unit and/or other 16x16
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6.2 Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers A major advantage of the VS-1616SDI is that it belongs to the series of 16x16 matrix switchers and, as such, can interconnect with other switchers in the series. This series includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-162V (a 16x16 video matri
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Refer to section 6.3 for details of how to set the dipswitches, and to section 6.4 for details of how to control this group of interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switchers, and other configurations. 6.3 Setting the Dipswitches Configure the VS-1616SDI by setting the 8 dipswitches as Figure 5 and Table 4 define: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions Dipswitch # Function: 1-4 Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.1) 5 Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the Follow-SYSTEM mode 6 Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the SLAVE mode in a multi-channel configuration 1 7 Disables use of a null modem adapter with RS-232 OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter ON = RS-232 connection without a null modem adapter 8 RS-485 termina
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher MACHINE # DIPSWITCH 1 2 3 4 10 OFF ON OFF ON 11 ON ON OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON ON 13 ON OFF ON ON 14 OFF ON ON ON 15 ON ON ON ON 6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 1 2 The terms audio-follow-video and audio breakaway are well known. Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times, need to switch independently. For example: Non-linear editing systems, that sometimes combine video with analog audio an
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher VS-1616SDI unit is the Slave (with DIP 6 set ON enabling the Slave mode). On the Slave VS-1616SDI unit, the MATRIX and STATUS Displays do not illuminate and the STATUS Display shows the following message: Keyboard LOCKED However, the STATUS Display on the Slave VS-1616SDI unit dynamically 1 shows all changes made from the Master VS-1616V unit (which are implemented also on the Slave unit). Front panel control is via the Master VS-1616V unit, on w
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher The RS-232 daisy chain switcher arrangement is transparent. This lets you arrange the switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) according to your requirements, and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the MACHINE #. Figure 6: Connecting a PC to Four Switchers KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 12
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher You can connect any of the following: A VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, using a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.1) or without using a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.2) The PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit with a Null- modem adapter (see section 6 .4.1.3) or without a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.4) The PC’s DB25 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit wi
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 2 2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem adapter use ) on the VS-1616SDI unit. 6.4.1.4 Connecting to a DB9 COM Port without a Null-modem Adapter To connect the PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit, without using a Null-modem adapter: 1 1. Connect a flat cable between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the VS-1616SDI unit. 2 2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use ) on the VS-1616SDI unit. 6.4.1.5 Connecting to a DB25
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6.4.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface Figure 8 defines the RS-485 connector PINOUT for external RS-485 control. The RS-485 connector is also used (if required) for vertical sync: Figure 8: RS-485 Connector PINOUT To connect an RS-485 connector on a VS-1616SDI unit to an RS-485 connector on one or more other switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers), as Figure 9 illustrates: 1. Connect the “+” PIN on the VS-1616SDI unit to the
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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 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 switchers by connecting the “A” terminal of the VP-43xl to the “+” terminals of the switchers, and “B” to “- ” terminals) Figure 10: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 16
