Manual
Configuring the VS-162AVM 
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Table 3: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine 
To perform this command:  Press: 
Set breakaway mode
1
VIDEO  
Set breakaway mode
2
AUDIO  
Set audio-follow-video mode
3
AFV  
Connect an input with an output  OUT #; IN # 
Clear (disconnect) a specific output  OUT #; OFF 
Clear (disconnect) all outputs  ALL; OFF 
Connect all outputs to a specific input  ALL; IN # 
Store a setup  STO; OUT #; TAKE 
Recall a setup  RCL; OUT #; TAKE 
Lock front panel  MENU; TAKE 
Unlock front panel  TAKE; TAKE 
Change default setup  Press the Menu button several times until you reach the 
appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions 
7  Configuring the VS-162AVM 
Using the VS-162AVM unit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the 
series
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•  A standalone switcher (see section 
, you can assemble the following kinds of systems: 
 7.1) 
•  A system of interconnected switchers (see section 
 7.2) 
Note: When configuring multiple units, each unit must have an address. For 
an explanation on addressing and system modes, see section 
 8. 
7.1  Configuring a Standalone Switcher 
By default, a single VS-162AVM unit is configured for: 
•  Composite video with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on BNC 
connectors, and 
•  Balanced stereo audio with 16 inputs and 16 outputs on 
detachable terminal block connectors, as shown in 
Figure 4 (to 
configure for unbalanced
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Figure 5 stereo audio, see   and Figure 6) 
1 All operations and the LCD MATRIX display relate to the video channel (independently from audio) 
2 All operations and the LCD MATRIX display relate to the audio channel (independently from video) 
3 All operations and the LCD MATRIX display relate to both the video and the audio channels. Audio channels follow the 
video channels 
4 Including the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher) 
5 However, for an unbalanced stereo audio input, the output is always half of the input signal. For example, if the input is 
6dB, the output is 0dB 










