User manual

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Index
0. Revision history 3
1. General 4
1.1. Specifications 4
1.2. Connection drawing 5
2. Power connection 5
3. Connecting the NTW-VD3232 to your PC 5
3.1. Selection of router address 5
3.2. Pin-out of RS-232 connector 5
3.3. Maximum cable length 6
4. MIDI connection 6
4.1. Several routers in one system 6
4.2. Connecting control panels 6
4.3. Pin-out and cable type 7
4.4. MIDI bus structure 7
4.5. Maximum distance between MIDI devices 7
5. Router configuration 7
5.1. Router address 7
5.2. Router mode 8
5.3. Vertical interval trigger 13
5.4. Power up mode 13
6. Connecting video signals to the NTW-VD3232 14
7. Control and connection of Network systems, interface protocol 14
7.1. Important notes regarding the Network Control Protocol 14
7.1.1. Binary Code 14
7.1.2. Acknowledge / Echo 14
7.1.3. RS-422 Matrixes 14
7.1.4. Timeout 14
7.2. Basic principles 14
7.2.1. Example: A single unit with no MIDI connected 14
7.2.2. Example: Several units connected by MIDI 14
7.3. RS232 15
7.4. MIDI 15
7.5. Commands 15
7.5.1. Audio crosspoint set 15
7.5.2. Video crosspoint set 16
7.5.3. Crosspoint status request 16
General Environmental Requirements for Network Electronics Equipment 17