Kramer Electronics VS-1616SDI user manual Overview

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Overview

A main advantage of the VS-1616SDIis 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 simultaneously route any or all of the 16 inputs to any or all of the 16 outputs

Provides automatic equalization for losses on 75 co-axial cable

Reclocks each output to provide 16 low-jitter serial digital outputs

Has automatic video standard recognition

Accepts either analog or serial video as the external source for its vertical trigger. Alternately, input # 1 can be assigned as the sync source

In addition the VS-1616SDI:

Can be configured into a Kramer multi-signal switcher system including digital and analog video, digital and analog audio, and RS-422 control switchers

When integrated in a system, all units switch in true audio-follow- video mode

Recalls up to 99 configuration setups via the non-volatile memory and provides for an unlimited quantity of setups when using the Kramer control software on your PC

Includes a user-friendly LCD display (making operation even easier)

With its FLASH memory, lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version via Internet download

Comes with a choice of protocol format: hexadecimal or ASCII

You can control the VS-1616SDIusing:

The front panel buttons

Remotely, by RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller

Remotely, from the Kramer RC-IR2Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter

External dry-contact push-buttons

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Contents Model Contents Upgrading Flash Memory Figures TablesIntroduction Getting StartedOverview 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 executeEnter Setup number Store this Setup ?Use 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 Ready for receiving Start transmission from PC Program replaced16608D 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