User Manual

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your Video Matrix Switcher 4
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 9
5 Installing the VS-3232V on a Rack 10
6 Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher 11
6.1 Connecting the VS-3232V as a Composite Video Switcher 11
6.2 Assembling a Multi-channel Video Switcher 13
6.2.1 Configuring a 32x32 Y/C Switcher (Two Units) 14
6.2.2 Configuring a 32x32 YUV/RGB Switcher (Three Units) 15
6.2.3 Configuring a 32x32 RGBS Switcher (Four Units) 16
6.3 Dipswitch Settings 16
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 17
6.3.2 Understanding the System Mode 17
6.3.3 Understanding the Slave Mode 18
6.3.4 The System Mode versus the Master/Slave Mode 19
6.4 Connecting a Control Interface 19
6.4.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface 20
6.4.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface 22
6.5 Configuring the Sync 25
6.6 Controlling via the ETHERNET 26
6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 26
6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 27
6.6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 27
7 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 28
7.1 Startup Display 28
7.1.1 Viewing the Display 29
7.2 Using the Selector Buttons 29
7.3 Confirming Actions 29
7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 30
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 30
7.4 Switching Options 30
7.4.1 Switching one Input to one Output 31
7.4.2 Switching several Inputs to several Outputs 31
7.4.3 Switching one Input to all Outputs 32
7.4.4 Clearing an Output 32
7.4.5 Clearing several Outputs 32
7.4.6 Clearing all Outputs 32
7.5 Storing and Recalling Setups 33