Kramer Electronics VS-1616SDI user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Overview

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Introduction

1Introduction

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 different models now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS-1616SDI16x16 SDI (serial digital) Video Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for:

￿Video broadcast studios for on-air switching and signal routing

￿Video production facilities

The package includes the following items:

￿VS-1616SDI16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher

￿Power cord

￿Windows®-based Kramer control software

￿Null-modem adapter

￿This user manual2

2Getting Started

We recommend that you:

￿Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment

￿Review the contents of this user manual

￿Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3

3Overview

The Kramer VS-1616SDIis an adjustment-free, high-performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix switcher for SDI (serial digital) video signals on BNC connectors.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Contents Model Contents Upgrading Flash Memory Tables FiguresOverview IntroductionGetting Started Overview Operating a Single Machine Your SDI Video Matrix SwitcherVS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Feature Function Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix Switcher Installing the SDI Video Matrix SwitcherAssembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Setting the DipswitchesSetting the Machine # Understanding the System Mode Keyboard Locked Connecting a Control InterfaceConnecting 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 Connecting the Keyboard Extension Configuring the SyncUsing the Startup Display Operating Your SDI Video Matrix SwitcherDefault Startup Status Display Sequence Using the Front Panel ButtonsOut # Out # From in # y Where x is the output numberAll OUTs Out # Reset Clearing Several Outputs Reset ALL ? Press Take to execute Reset ALL connectionsUse two digit # # xy Enter Setup numberStore this Setup ? Setup # xy Load ? Using the Menu Command SequenceSequence of Menu Commands Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Follow the System Yes TAKE, next Menu Choosing the System ModesChoosing the Switching Method Setting Understanding the Switching Method Settings NoVIS 2 EXT 3 INT#1 4MTX External Switching Method setting Yes TAKE, next MenuChoosing the Extended Keyboard Setting STORE/RECALL setting Yes TAKE, next Menu Setting the STORE/RECALL Keyboard ModeSTO/RCL mode Changed At onceChoosing the Communication Setting Setting the IR Remote Control Identifying the Machine Choosing the Auto Store Current SetupInitial Reset Yes TAKE, next Menu Choosing the Initial ResetOutkey 1 Current status Factory default Reset to factory default Press Take to executeUpgrading Flash Memory Connecting the PC to the RS-232 PortUpgrading the Firmware 16608D Ready for receiving Start transmission from PCProgram replaced Hex Codes Technical SpecificationsHex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher Ascii Protocol Description Ascii Protocol General#, i# ExampleOK!! or Error Page 2900-002063 REV