Kramer Electronics VS-1616SDI user manual Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher

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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher

6Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher

To install the VS-1616SDI, connect the following1 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-1616SDIunit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series2, you can assemble the following kinds of systems:

￿A stand alone switcher (see section 6￿ .1)

￿A system of interconnected switchers (see section 6￿ .2)

6.1Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix Switcher

By default, a single VS-1616SDIunit is configured as a 16x16 stand alone switcher for SDI video with 16 inputs and 16 outputs, as Figure 3 illustrates:

Figure 3: Configuring a Stand Alone 16x16 VS-1616SDI Switcher

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-1616SDI

2 Including the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), the VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), the VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher), and the VS-162AV (a 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher)

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Contents Model Contents Upgrading Flash Memory Figures TablesGetting Started IntroductionOverview Overview Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Operating a Single MachineVS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Feature Function Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix SwitcherAssembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Setting the Dipswitches Assembling a System of Interconnected SwitchersSetting the Machine # Understanding the System Mode Connecting a Control Interface Keyboard LockedConnecting a PC to Four Switchers Connecting with a Null-modem Adapter Null-modem adapter Illustrates the RS-485 line that connects An RS-485 Control Interface Setup Configuring the Sync Connecting the Keyboard ExtensionOperating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Using the Startup DisplayUsing the Front Panel Buttons Default Startup Status Display SequenceOut # Where x is the output number Out # From in # yAll OUTs Out # Reset Clearing Several Outputs Reset ALL connections Reset ALL ? Press Take to executeStore this Setup ? Enter Setup numberUse two digit # # xy Using the Menu Command Sequence Setup # xy Load ?Sequence of Menu Commands Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Choosing the System Modes Follow the System Yes TAKE, next MenuChoosing the Switching Method Setting Understanding the Switching Method Settings Switching Method setting Yes TAKE, next Menu NoVIS 2 EXT 3 INT#1 4MTX ExternalChoosing the Extended Keyboard Setting STO/RCL mode Setting the STORE/RECALL Keyboard ModeSTORE/RECALL setting Yes TAKE, next Menu Changed At onceChoosing the Communication Setting Setting the IR Remote Control Choosing the Auto Store Current Setup Identifying the MachineOutkey 1 Current status Factory default Choosing the Initial ResetInitial Reset Yes TAKE, next Menu Reset to factory default Press Take to executeConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Upgrading Flash MemoryUpgrading the Firmware Program replaced Ready for receiving Start transmission from PC16608D Technical Specifications Hex CodesHex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher #, i# Ascii Protocol GeneralAscii Protocol Description ExampleOK!! or Error Page 2900-002063 REV