Kramer VS-162AVM, User Manual

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Model VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor ...

Page 2: ...rface 17 9 1 Connecting the RS 232 Control Interface 17 9 1 1 Connecting Two Units with a Null Modem Adapter 18 9 1 2 Connecting Two Units without a Null Modem Adapter 19 9 1 3 Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port with a Null Modem Adapter 19 9 1 4 Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port without a Null Modem Adapter 19 9 2 Connecting the RS 485 Control Interface 19 9 3 Configuring the Sync 21 9 4 Connectin...

Page 3: ...erstanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 38 11 3 2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 39 11 4 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting 40 11 5 Setting the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 40 11 6 Choosing What to INDICATE 41 11 7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 42 11 8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 43 11 9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 43 11 10 Identifying the MACHINE 44 11 11 Choosing the Initial ...

Page 4: ... Figure 10 RS 485 Connector PINOUT 19 Figure 11 Connecting the RS 485 Connectors 20 Figure 12 An RS 485 Control Interface Setup 21 Figure 13 Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS Connector 22 Figure 14 Default Startup Status Display Sequence 23 Figure 15 Display Menu 24 Figure 16 Sequence of MENU Commands 34 Figure 17 Choosing the MTX SYNC from Matrix Setting 39 Figure 18 Choosing what to INDICATE 41 Figure...

Page 5: ... Preview Monitor Power cord2 Windows based Kramer control software and rack ears This user manual3 Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 7: ...Getting Started 3 ...

Page 8: ...and levels and video bandwidth extends to well over 90MHz making the unit suitable for all video and audio applications Multiple SYNC options that make it appropriate for a wide range of applications with glitch free transitions It produces glitch free transitions when sources share a common reference sync1 In addition the VS 162AVM Can be configured into a Kramer multi signal switcher system incl...

Page 9: ... cables1 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 162AVM away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables 4 Your Audio Video Router Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear...

Page 10: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Audio Video Router 6 Figure 1 VS 162AVM 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor ...

Page 11: ...annels and the AFV button is illuminated 13 RCL Button Recalls a setup from the non volatile memory 14 LCD MATRIX Display3 Displays the selected input s switched to the output s above or below the corresponding OUTPUT label and user interface messages 15 LCD STATUS Display3 Displays the matrix status 16 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched 1 to 15 Preview 16 connects the in...

Page 12: ... the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver3 The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables4 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for y...

Page 13: ...Installing the VS 162AVM in a Rack 9 5 Installing the VS 162AVM in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit ...

Page 14: ...system variables using the MENU function as section 11 describes By default the VS 162AVM is setup for use as a single machine This means that it is A 16x16 composite video switcher and a 16x16 balanced stereo audio switcher are set to function by default in the audio follow video mode Switched during the vertical interval of the external reference In particular be sure that the DIP switches are s...

Page 15: ...tchers 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 conne...

Page 16: ...anced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output This section illustrates how to connect A balanced stereo audio input output connection see Figure 4 An unbalanced stereo audio input connection see Figure 5 An unbalanced stereo audio output connection see Figure 6 Figure 4 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 6 Connecting an Unbal...

Page 17: ...The block diagram in Figure 7 illustrates how to assemble an interconnected varied format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 16x16 Audio Video Router with Preview Monitor MACHINE 1 a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher MACHINE 2 and a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher MACHINE 3 Each switcher has a unique MACHINE Control of the system is via the MACHINE Figure 7 Assembling a System of Inter...

Page 18: ...of VS 162AVM machines the array is viewed as one large unit and the DIP switches of all machines are set to the same MACHINE However each machine is set to a unique MACHINE ADDRESS with a menu command on its display panel according to the addressing rule shown in 8 1 When configuring a mix of different model machines each group of models receives a different MACHINE and each machine is set to a un...

Page 19: ...ast machine ON RS 485 line terminates with 110Ω for others OFF RS 485 line is open 8 2 Setting the MACHINE To control a unit via RS 232 or RS 485 each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE Set the MACHINE 2 Table 5 on a unit according to A valid MACHINE is from 1 to 15 Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings MACHINE DIP SWITCH 1 2 3 4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF ...

Page 20: ...to enable the Follow SYSTEM mode in an interconnected varied format switcher application 4 Refer to section 11 2 for a description of the MENU s Follow SYSTEM and Breakaway from SYSTEM modes 8 4 Understanding the SLAVE Mode The SLAVE mode is only used for the multi channel video switcher configuration for example when joining together two units Two units could be configured as a 16x16 s Video Y C ...

Page 21: ... meters with a point to point connection use the RS 232 control interface if the switcher that connects to the PC connects via the RS 232 control interface each switcher must interconnect via the RS 232 control interface and not via the RS 485 control interface To operate the switcher at a range of up to 1000 meters use the RS 485 control interface 9 1 Connecting the RS 232 Control Interface Conne...

Page 22: ...Modem Adapter To connect two units using a null modem adapter provided with the machine default 1 Connect a flat cable1 2 On the second unit set DIP 7 OFF enabling null modem adapter use between the RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub port on the first unit and the null modem adapter that attaches to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port on the second unit 1 Straight one to one uncrossed connections with at least the...

Page 23: ...in D sub COM port of a PC and the null modem adapter that attaches to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port on the unit 2 Set DIP 7 OFF enabling null modem adapter use1 on the unit 9 1 4 Connecting to a 9 pin PC COM Port without a Null Modem Adapter To connect the 9 pin D sub COM port of a PC to a unit without using a null modem adapter 1 Connect a flat cable1 between the 9 pin D sub COM port of a PC and...

Page 24: ...cable is used for an RS 485 connection connect the shield to the Ground PIN For details about how to configure the vertical sync if required refer to section 9 3 and Figure 17 in section 11 3 1 Figure 11 Connecting the RS 485 Connectors Figure 12 illustrates the RS 485 line that connects To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP 43xl Interface Converter connect the PC s 9 pin D sub COM port to the RS 232 in...

Page 25: ...terface Setup 9 3 Configuring the Sync On the unit you can select one of the following as the sync input EXTERNAL sync in BNC connector INPUT 1 BNC connector MTX Sync from Matrix RS 485 terminal block connector when using multiple machines1 1 Refer to section 11 3 1 ...

Page 26: ...lock connector as Figure 10 and Figure 11 illustrate Select the MTX sync on the other machines that receive that sync 9 4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION Connecting the contact closure switches to the Keyboard Extension EXT KEYS connector enables you to route an input to an output by remote control from a distance of up to 1000 meters These IN and OUT keys are expandable2 Figure 13 illustrates h...

Page 27: ...X display shows the current OUT and IN connections The contents of the STATUS display depend on the current switcher setup To choose what to indicate on the status display see section 11 6 10 2 Preview Display The preview display with its headphone output lets you see and hear the contents of any video or audio input that is currently connected to output 16 Output 16 is also available for regular ...

Page 28: ...ttons You can use the front panel buttons to operate the following functions Switch video audio signals in the BREAKAWAY or AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO modes see section 10 4 Choose the AT ONCE or CONFIRM modes see section 10 5 You can switch see section 10 6 and clear see section 10 7 One input to one output Several inputs to several outputs One input to all outputs 10 4 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or...

Page 29: ...the input for output 10 the flashing alternating digits 01 and 02 if IN 1 was routed to OUT 10 for video and IN 2 was routed to OUT 10 for audio 4 Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification reconfiguring the audio according to the video 10 5 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE mode or the CONFIRM mode In the AT ONCE default3 Actions require no user confirmation mode Execution ...

Page 30: ...ious action by pressing a non relevant button for example the MENU button 10 6 Switching You can switch One input to one output see section 10 6 1 Several inputs to several outputs see section 10 6 2 One input to all outputs see section 10 6 3 10 6 1 Switching one Input to one Output Pressing an OUT IN combination when your unit operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately To swi...

Page 31: ...s the TAKE button to confirm the action The output switches to the input and the TAKE LED lights 10 6 2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs In the AT ONCE mode you need to execute each OUT IN combination separately see section 10 6 1 When switching many inputs to many outputs it is recommended to toggle to the CONFIRM mode In the CONFIRM mode you can key in several actions and then confirm...

Page 32: ... repeating step 2 above 6 After completing the sequence press the TAKE button to confirm the actions The inputs switch to the respective outputs as the MATRIX display shows no digits flash and the TAKE LED lights 10 6 3 Switching One Input to All Outputs To switch one input to all the outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX display shows all the sets of 2 flashing digits each...

Page 33: ... specific output2 out x If the present input is clear the 2 flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display The STATUS display shows the message Where x is the output number 2 Press the OFF button3 out x reset The input is cleared and the MATRIX display does not show any Input in its place The STATUS display momentarily shows the message Where x is the output number To clear an output in the CONFI...

Page 34: ...t is clear the 2 flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display The STATUS display shows the message Where x is the output number 2 Press the OFF button The output is cleared and the MATRIX display does not show any Input in its place The STATUS display momentarily shows the message out x reset Where x is the output number To clear several outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE LED is lit 1 Repeat ...

Page 35: ...lear all outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX display shows all the sets of 2 flashing digits each representing the present input number connected to that respective output flashing simultaneously The STATUS display shows the message all OUTs 2 Press the OFF button1 Reset ALL connections All the outputs are cleared and the MATRIX display momentarily shows the message To sw...

Page 36: ...o 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 To enter the 3 press 3 followed by the TAKE button1 The setups shown in the displays flash In addition the TAKE LED and the appropriate mode button2 STORE this SETUP YES TAKE also flash The displays show the messages Store xy 3 Press the TAKE button The me...

Page 37: ...he setup to decide if to implement it by pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button for video or audio setups in the BREAKAWAY mode Pressing the AFV button has no effect if setups are stored in the BREAKAWAY mode AFV button for setups in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO mode Pressing the VIDEO or the AUDIO button has no effect if setups are stored in the AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO mode If you decide not to implement th...

Page 38: ...urrent state by pressing the TAKE button LOCK front panel yes TAKE next MENU Follow the SYSTEM yes TAKE next MENU 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 AUTO store current SETUP yes TAKE next MENU...

Page 39: ...S 162AVM but remote RS 232 and RS 485 commands function and show on the MATRIX display Either 1 Press the MENU button The MATRIX display shows the message to UNLOCK front panel press TAKE The TAKE LED flashes 2 Press the TAKE button The front panel unlocks5 2 and the MATRIX display momentarily shows the message Front panel UNLOCKED Or 1 Nevertheless even though the front panel is locked you can st...

Page 40: ...illuminates the unit automatically switches in the Breakaway From SYSTEM mode When the unit functions in the Follow SYSTEM mode the unit switches with other 16x16 matrix switchers3 Breakaway from SYSTEM mode the unit implementing the same action simultaneously 4 The unit functions functions independently implementing an action independently of the others 5 in the Follow SYSTEM mode if at least one...

Page 41: ...it to the Follow SYSTEM mode The MATRIX display flashes the new status of the switcher and the TAKE LED flashes Pressing the TAKE button1 To set the unit to function in the Breakaway from SYSTEM mode implements all the changes to the same state as the rest of the system placing the switcher in the Follow SYSTEM mode 1 Press the MENU button twice The MATRIX display shows the message FOLLOW the syst...

Page 42: ...tching occurs during the vertical interval of the video reference signal connected to IN 1 Setting the unit as a Large Matrix instead of as a Stand Alone UNIT provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings NoVIS EXT or INT 1 as described above MTX SYNC from Matrix the vertical interval of the video reference selected on one unit in the Large Matrix system is present on the SYNC RS 485 terminal b...

Page 43: ...METHOD setting do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the SWITCHING METHOD setting The MATRIX display shows the message SWITCHING METHOD setting yes TAKE next MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages Use OUTkey to configure 1 noVIS 2 EXT 3 INT 1 4 MTX Current External1 3 Press an OUT button from 1 2 3 or 4 For example OUT button 3 to set the internal sync confi...

Page 44: ...OUT button 1 to deactivate the External keys The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Turn OFF external keys Press TAKE to execute current X key ON 4 Press the TAKE button The displays show the messages External Keyboard mode changed current X key OFF 11 5 Setting the STORE RECALL KEYBOARD Mode Choose one of these STORE RECALL KEYBOARD modes At ONCE mode in which setups are stored r...

Page 45: ...the messages STO RCL mode changed current At once 11 6 Choosing What to INDICATE Choose what is displayed during regular operation between scrolling the switcher setup as Figure 18 illustrates and showing the AUDIO mode STATUS SYSTEM Alone _ AUDIO FollowV _ IRremote Ext Key Auto Save ON _ Machine 01 _ Firmware SYNC Scrolling the Switcher Setup STATUS followV _ AUDIO AUDIO mode When the AFV button ...

Page 46: ... the messages display mode changed Current SETUP 11 7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting Choose the response option reply or no reply To choose the No Reply response option for example do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the COMMUNICATION setting The MATRIX display shows the message COMMUNICATION setting yes TAKE next MENU 2 Press the TAKE button The MATRIX display shows the m...

Page 47: ...rent remote OFF 3 Press the OUT button 2 The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Turn ON infrared REMOTE Press TAKE to execute Current remote OFF 4 Press the TAKE button again The displays show the messages Infrared REMOTE mode changed Current remote ON 11 9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP Choose whether or not to save the current setup automatically that is whether to save t...

Page 48: ...RENT setup Press TAKE to execute Current NO save 4 Press the TAKE button again The displays show the messages AUTOSAVE mode changed Current AutoSave 11 10 Identifying the MACHINE Display essential information the product name and version number to identify your machine for example for technical support purposes To identify your machine do the following 1 Press the MENU button until you reach the I...

Page 49: ... default 3 Press the OUT button 2 for example to reset to the factory default The TAKE LED flashes and the displays show the messages Reset to factory default Press TAKE to execute WARNING 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...

Page 50: ...onnect the COM port on your PC to the RS 232 IN port on the first unit Connect the RS 232 OUT port on the first unit to the RS 232 IN port on the second unit or another 16x16 unit Connect all 16x16 units that you want to upgrade in this way linking them in a daisy chain connection Set DIP 7 according to whether or not a null modem connection is being used3 12 2 Upgrading the Firmware 1 Install and...

Page 51: ...Y sure Press TAKE to execute At this stage and at any time previously you can cancel the operation by pressing any button other than the TAKE button 9 Press the TAKE button once again The program starts working and the TAKE LED turns off The MATRIX display shows the following message ERASE flash MEMORY Please wait 10 After a few seconds the FLASH memory is erased and the MATRIX display shows the f...

Page 52: ...econds the displays show the messages Turn unit OFF reconnect cables and turn ON Σ 16608D 16608D 14 Verify that the checksum for example Σ 16608D is the same on both lines If not repeat the firmware upgrade process from the beginning 15 You have successfully replaced the previous program and upgraded to the latest Kramer firmware version Turn the POWER switch on the unit off Reconnect the RS 232 I...

Page 53: ...ll hostile Video 46dB 5MHz Audio 80dB 1kHz CONTROLS 41 selector switches RS 232 RS 485 IR remote dry keyboard extension 3 5 LCD preview display 1 4 headphone output with volume dial COUPLING Video DC Audio AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 04 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 002 POWER 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Imax 400mA 31VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 2U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 3 7 kg 8 2 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord nu...

Page 54: ...01 88 90 81 01 88 8F 81 01 88 8E 81 01 88 8D 81 01 88 8C 81 01 88 8B 81 01 88 8A 81 01 88 89 81 01 88 88 81 01 88 87 81 01 88 86 81 01 88 85 81 01 88 84 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 81 81 IN 8 01 89 90 81 01 89 8F 81 01 89 8E 81 01 89 8D 81 01 89 8C 81 01 89 8B 81 01 89 8A 81 01 89 89 81 01 89 88 81 01 89 87 81 01 89 86 81 01 89 85 81 01 89 84 81 01 89 83 81 01 89 82 81 01 89 81 81 IN 9 01 8A ...

Page 55: ...theractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationoftheproduct vi Anyothercause whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct ...

Page 56: ...For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...