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Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 Introduction Getting Started Overview Operating a Single Machine Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix Switcher Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Setting the Dipswitches 1 1 1 3 3 6 6 7 8 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 Setting the MACHINE # Understanding the SYSTEM Mode Understanding the SLAVE Mode 9 10 10 6.4 Connecting a Control Interface 11 6.4.1 6.4.1.1 6.4.1.2 6.4.1.3 6.4.1.
Contents 8.3.1 8.3.2 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 32 33 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 9 9.1 9.
Contents Figures Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Configuring a Stand Alone 16x16 VS-1616SDI Switcher Figure 4: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches Figure 6: Connecting a PC to Four Switchers Figure 7: Connecting a PC (with a 25-pin connector) without a Null-modem Adapter Figure 8: RS-485 Connector PINOUT Figure 9: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors Figure 10: An RS-485 Control Int
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 different models now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
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).
Operating a Single Machine To achieve the best performance: Use only good quality connection cables1 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.
Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features # Feature 1 IR Receiver 2 3 Power Switch ALL Button 4 OFF Button 5 6 7 8 9 IN Buttons OUT Buttons STO Button RCL Button LCD MATRIX Display1 10 11 12 13 LCD STATUS Display1 MENU Button TAKE LED TAKE Button Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra-red remote control transmitter Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT bu
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6 Installing 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.
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.
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.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions Dipswitch # 1-4 5 6 7 8 Function: Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher MACHINE # 1 DIPSWITCH 2 3 4 10 11 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON ON 13 ON ON 14 OFF ON ON ON 15 ON ON ON OFF ON ON 6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode The terms audio-follow-video1 and audio breakaway2 are well known. Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times, need to switch independently.
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 shows1 all changes made from the Master VS-1616V unit (which are implemented also on the Slave unit).
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 #.
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 Nullmodem adapter (see section 6.4.1.3) or without a Null-modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem adapter use2) 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. Connect a flat cable1 between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the VS-1616SDI unit. 2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use2) on the VS-1616SDI unit. 6.4.1.
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.
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.
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher 6.5 Configuring the Sync On the VS-1616SDI, you can select one of the following, as the sync input: EXTERNAL SYNC ANALOG BNC connector INT# 1 DIGITAL BNC connector MTX (Sync from Matrix) RS-485 Terminal Block connector, when using multiple machines1 Configure the sync via the SWITCHING METHOD Menu command setting2.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 11: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector To use the Keyboard Extension, activate the extended KEYBOARD setting Menu command, as section 8.4 describes.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 7.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons You can switch (see section 7.2.2) and clear (see section 7.2.3): One input to one output Several inputs to several outputs One input to all outputs 7.2.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 7.2.1.1 Toggling Between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE (default) mode and the CONFIRM mode, press the TAKE button. In CONFIRM mode: Actions require user confirmation and the TAKE LED lights. In AT ONCE mode: Actions do not require user confirmation and the TAKE LED does not light.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher out # x from in # y Where x is the output number and y is the input number Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your VS-1616SDI operates in the CONFIRM mode (and the TAKE LED is lit), requires user confirmation. To switch one input to one output (CONFIRM mode): 1. Repeat step 1 above. 2. Press the appropriate IN button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED blinks.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 2. Press the appropriate IN button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows1 the message: out # x from in # y Where x is the output number and y is the input number 3. Press the second appropriate OUT button, repeating step 1 above. 4. Press the appropriate2 IN button, repeating step 2 above. 5.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher The MATRIX Display shows the identical 2 non-blinking digits (representing that input number) for all outputs. 1 7.2.3 Clearing Outputs You can clear (delete): One output (see section 7.2.3.1) Several outputs (see section 7.2.3.2) All outputs (see section 7.2.3.3) 7.2.3.1 Clearing One Output To clear an output (in the AT ONCE mode): 1. Press the appropriate OUT button.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Where x is the output number 3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The input is cleared and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in its place. 7.2.3.2 Clearing Several Outputs To clear several outputs (in the AT ONCE mode): 1. Press the appropriate OUT button. The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number for that specific output1.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher The MATRIX Display shows the sets of 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number for each specific output. 6. After completing the sequence, press the TAKE button to confirm the actions. The inputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in its place. 7.2.3.3 Clearing All Outputs To clear all outputs (in the AT ONCE mode): 1. Press the ALL button.
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher 7.2.4.1 Storing Setups To store a setting, do the following: 1. Press the STO button. The Displays show the messages: Enter SETUP number use two digit # 01-99 Store # xy Where xy are the OUT buttons. 2. Press two OUT buttons, using the OUTkeys # 1 to 9, and 10 (for 0). The OUTkeys function on a decimal-basis, and not on a positional-basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14).
Using the MENU Command Sequence basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 3 followed by the TAKE button1. The memory recalls the setup. The MATRIX Display shows the blinking setup and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows the message: SETUP # xy Load ? Where xy are the OUT buttons. 3. Preview the setup to decide whether to implement it. If not, you can scan the other setups, by pressing different OUT buttons.
Using the MENU Command Sequence LOCK front panel ? yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU Follow the SYSTEM yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU Operational Control Change the current state by pressing the TAKE button SWITCHING METHOD setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU extended KEYBOARD setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU STORE/RECALL setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU what to INDICATE yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU COMMUNICATION setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU IR REMOTE setting yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU Setup Commands Review the curr
Using the MENU Command Sequence 8.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock1 your VS-1616SDI. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. To lock the VS-1616SDI: 1. Press the MENU button once. The MATRIX Display shows the message: LOCK front panel ? yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU 2. Press the TAKE button.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 1. Press the TAKE button twice. The front panel unlocks and the same messages show as in steps 1 and 2 above. 8.2 Choosing the System Modes The terms audio-follow-video1 and audio breakaway2 are well known. Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously and at other times, need to switch independently.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 2. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages: set UNIT follow SYSTEM? Press TAKE to execute current: breakaway 3. Press the TAKE button again.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings Setting the VS-1616SDI unit as a Stand-Alone UNIT provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings: NoVIS - switching occurs immediately after completion of front panel or dry-contact operation or immediately after receiving an RS-232 or RS-485 command, or an IR command.
Using the MENU Command Sequence Connect the RS-485 terminal block connectors1 between each switcher in the multi- switcher system Connect and set the video reference signal on one of the video units to EXT (external sync) or INT# 1 (internal sync) Set the video reference on the other video units to the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting Figure 14: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting 8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD To choose a SWITCHING METHOD setting, do the following: 1.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 3. Press an OUT button from 1, 2, 3 or 4. For example, OUT button # 3 to set the internal sync configuration. The TAKE LED blinks and the MATRIX Display shows the message: Press TAKE to configure from INTERNAL (Input #1) 4. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages: SWITCHING METHOD changed 8.4 current: From In #1 Choosing the EXTENDED KEYBOARD Setting Section 6.6 describes how to connect a remote keyboard.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 8.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode Choose one of these STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD modes: At ONCE mode in which setups are stored/recalled immediately without the need for user confirmation CONFIRM mode in which storing/recalling setups require user confirmation.
Using the MENU Command Sequence To scroll the switcher setup (instead of showing the IN/OUT range), do the following: 1. Press the MENU button until you reach the “What to INDICATE” command. The MATRIX Display shows the message: what to INDICATE yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU 2. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages: Use OUTkey to configure 1: scroll SETUP 2: OUTs/INs Current: OUTs/INs 3. Press the OUT button 1.
Using the MENU Command Sequence Switcher response changed 8.8 Current: No reply Setting the IR REMOTE Control Set the IR REMOTE control to enable remote control of the VS-1616SDI 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher, using the Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Device1. Refer to the RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Device user manual2, for full details. Table 6 and Table 7 summarize the setup and operational commands.
Using the MENU Command Sequence Table 7: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Operations To execute this command: Press the following keys in this sequence: Switch an Input to an Output # key (for the output) + # key (for the input)1 Store/Recall a setup SHIFT + STO/RCL + # key (for the setup) 8.
Using the MENU Command Sequence 1. Press the MENU button until you reach the Identifying the MACHINE command. The MATRIX Display shows the message: identify MACHINE yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU 2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX Display (as Figure 16 illustrates) shows the message: Figure 16: Machine Identification 8.
Upgrading Flash Memory 4. Press the TAKE button again. The Displays show the messages: Reset to factory default confirm by pressing OUT # 7 WARNING !!!!! 5. Press the OUT # 7. The machine resets to the factory default and the Displays show the first messages of the reloading progress (as Figure 16 illustrates).
Upgrading Flash Memory 9.2 Upgrading the Firmware 1. Install and run the K-Sender program on your PC. 2. Open the K-Sender program. The File COM Port Sender window opens. 3. Choose the appropriate COM port. Be sure that “9600 Baud rate” is chosen. Click the File button. 4. Locate the file “1616-15.hex” and click the Open button. The filename appears in the lower part of the window (in bold script). 5. Press and hold the TAKE button while simultaneously turning on the POWER switch on the VS-1616SDI.
Upgrading Flash Memory 10. After a few seconds the FLASH memory is erased and the MATRIX Display shows the following message: Ready for receiving Start transmission from PC Note: If upgrading the firmware on more than one VS-1616SDI unit, be sure to perform the above steps, 5 to 9, on each VS-1616SDI unit before continuing. 11. From your PC’s K-Sender program, click the Send button. The color of the Send button changes to red and numbers appear dynamically inside the blue line.
Technical Specifications 10 Technical Specifications Table 8 includes the technical specifications: Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher Inputs: 16 SMPTE-259M Serial Video, 75 Outputs: 16 reclocked SMPTE-259M Serial Video, 75 on BNC connectors on BNC connectors Reference Input: Analog loop through on BNC connectors, 75 /Hi-Z, switchable SMPTE-259M serial video (option) Switching: Vertical interval Resolution: 8 or 10-bits, automatic Standards: 143Mb/s (4fsc NTSC)
Hex Codes Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher IN 1 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 OUT 9 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 OUT 10 OUT 11 OUT 12 OUT 13 OUT 14 OUT 15 A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F OUT 16 IN IN 8 IN IN 10 A A A A A A A A A A A A B A C A D A E A F A IN 11 B B B B B B B 7 B B B A B B B C
ASCII Protocol: General 12 ASCII Protocol: General The ASCII protocol has three basic commands: Y for connect, T for recall, P for store. Before using the ASCII protocol, you need to select it from the machine’ s front panel: 1. Press the MENU button until you get to “ set communication protocol”. 2. Choose the ASCII protocol. This is saved in the non-volatile memory, so the machine remains in ASCII even after turning OFF and ON. 3.
ASCII Protocol: Description “T” command: RECALL A SETUP. Format: ** T s# !! where s# is the setup number (1 to 99) to recall. Example: **T13!! recalls setup number 13. “P” command: STORE A SETUP. Format: ** P s# !! where s# is the setup number (up to 99) that stores the present status of the machine.
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