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8, 16 & 32 hd/sdi routing switchers
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SIERRA VIDEO
Lassen XL Series 8, 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers
Models 88HDS, 88HDE, 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE,
1616HD, 1608 HDS, 1608HDE, 1608HDEE, 1608HD, 3232HDS,
3232HDE, 3232HDEE, 3232HD, 3216HDS, 3216HDE,
3216HDEE, 3216HD
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  • Page 1 SIERRA VIDEO Lassen XL Series 8, 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers Models 88HDS, 88HDE, 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE, 1616HD, 1608 HDS, 1608HDE, 1608HDEE, 1608HD, 3232HDS, 3232HDE, 3232HDEE, 3232HD, 3216HDS, 3216HDE, 3216HDEE, 3216HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 3  Sierra Video P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: (530) 478-1000 Fax: (530) 478-1105 Email: info@sierravideo.com Version 7.0 Publication Date: September 2014 The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video © Sierra Video...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Sync Connector J1 Connector AC Power Connections Control Processor Dip Switch Settings Introduction Ethernet Setup Before You Begin Ethernet Control Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information Names FCC Notice Salvos Warning CE Notice Operation Warning ICAN Class A Digital Equipment Introduction Power Supply Cords Power Up...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Introduction Before You Begin There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this manual. They are shown below. Term/Acronym Definition Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs to an output.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information

    SIERRA VIDEO Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for both the operator and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions may be found throughout this manual. Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially those instructions relating to risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

  • Page 9: Fcc Notice

    Slot and openings in the frame are provided for ventilation and should not be blocked.  Only an authorized Sierra Video technician should service the switchers. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of Sierra Video will void the warranty.

  • Page 10: Ce Notice

    SIERRA VIDEO CE Notice INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A or Class 1 digital device, pursuant to EN 550022 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 11 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Pulver Laboratories Inc. and Sierra Video Systems Inc. hereby certify that the Lassen Series 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers are in compliance with VFG 523/1969, DIN 57871 / VDE 0871 / 09.84, and DIN 5785 Part 1 A2 / 10.90 (product standards) and is RFI suppressed.

  • Page 12: North American Power Supply Cords

    SIERRA VIDEO Power Supply Cords Use only power cord(s) supplied with the unit. If power cord(s) were not supplied with the unit, select as follows:  For units installed in the USA and Canada: select a flexible, three-conductor power cord that is UL listed and CSA certified, with individual conductor wire size of #18 AWG, and a maximum length of 4.5 meters.

  • Page 13: Delivery Damage Inspection

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Delivery Damage Inspection Carefully inspect the frame and exterior components to be sure that there has been no shipping damage. Make sure all modules are seated correctly and have not detached during shipment.

  • Page 14: Hd/Sdi Series Overview

    The Lassen XL HD/SDI series offer adjustable analog audio input and output gain/ attenuation on a per channel basis or AES/EBU digital audio. Analog audio gain can be adjusted via a front panel menu or Sierra Video System’s serial Host port protocol. The Lassen XL series accommodates balanced or un-balanced audio.

  • Page 15: Model Suffix Designations

    Switcher. Front and Rear panel illustrations are provided in the following subsections. Take time to familiarize yourself with the location of your switcher model features Sierra Video Sys XL HD/SDI Series Matrix Switcher  HD/SDI, S, D, or E  HD/SDI, D...

  • Page 16: Model 88 Hd/Sdi

    Model 88 HD/SDI Front Panel Back Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the subsequent sections are video and audio matrices. In some cases, these frames may be configured with no audio or less outputs. Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order and product.

  • Page 17: Model 1616 Hd/Sdi

    Model 1616 HD/SDI Front Panel Back Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the subsequent sections are video and audio matrices. In some cases, these frames may be configured with no audio or less outputs. Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order and product.

  • Page 18: Model 3232 Hd/Sdi

    Model 3232 HD/SDI Front Panel Back Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the subsequent sections are video and audio matrices. In some cases, these frames may be configured with no audio or less outputs. Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order and product.

  • Page 19: Factors Affecting Quality Of Results

    CAUTION! Only an authorized Sierra Video technician can service the switchers. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void the warranty Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher.

  • Page 21: Installation

    SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Installation Introduction Installation procedures are similar for all frames covered under this manual. Exceptions, if any, have been noted in each of the following paragraphs. Rack Mounting Carefully inspect the frame to ensure that there has been no shipping damage. Make sure all shipping material is removed from the router frame.

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    SIERRA VIDEO Dimensions The 8 Series frames are 2 rack units in height, 19” wide and 14” in depth. The 16 Series frames are 2 rack units in height, 19” wide and 18 ½” in depth. The 32 Series frames are 3 rack units in height, 19” wide and 18 ½” in depth.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Video Devices

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Connecting To Video Devices Video sources and output devices (such as monitors, or recorders) may be connected to the routing switchers through the BNC type connectors located on the back of the unit. Keep in mind that the output signal format will be that of the input signal format.

  • Page 24: Audio Adjustments

    SIERRA VIDEO Audio Adjustments Unity gain is set at the factory. Audio gain is adjusted via a menu option. See “Menu Items” in the Operation section Chapter 3. Audio gain can also be adjusted via the 9 pin serial port using the TyLinx Pro program (refer to the TyLinx Pro manual), or serial protocol (see the communication protocol section of this manual for details).

  • Page 25: Connecting Peripherals

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Connecting Peripherals Control panels, sync inputs, and power are all connected to the rear of the frame. The peripherals area may vary depending on the model size and type. 10/100 Base T Ethernet Connector RS-232/422 Control connector...

  • Page 26: Sync Connector

    SIERRA VIDEO Sync Connector There are two BNC connectors labeled "VID. REF IN". This is a "looping" input for sync referencing. Connect either composite sync, video with sync, or Tri-level sync to either BNC. If desired, use the second BNC to loop the signal to another device. If the loop is not used, terminate the second BNC with 75 ohms.

  • Page 27: Ethernet Setup

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Ethernet Setup Default IP settings; IP Address- 192.168.1.200 Subnet mask- 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP Address- 0.0.0.0 Telnet Port- 10001 To configure the IP port the router must first be connected to your computer. This can either be done using a crossover cable to connect your PC to the routing switcher directly, or the routing switcher may be added to your existing network.
  • Page 28 SIERRA VIDEO To setup IP address parameters, select “Setup”. Enter the new IP address information. Device Name, Company Name, and Location Names are user definable. Click on “Update Configuration” to make changes. The Ethernet connection only supports the following Subnet Mask addresses;...

  • Page 29: Ethernet Control

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Ethernet Control There are two screens for switching the router. Selecting “I/O” displays the following screen; To switch the router, select (left mouse click) on a destination, the button will turn red. The current status will be indicated by the current source button will turn red.
  • Page 30 SIERRA VIDEO Another method of switching is by selecting “TL Control”. This screen displays a “grid” of sources and destinations. Left click on the I/O grid lines that intersect the source and destination to switch. Status is indicated by a blue dot at the I/O grid line.

  • Page 31: Names

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Names Source, Destination, Salvo, and level names can be applied using two methods. Names can be applied using the TyLinx Pro program (See the TyLinx Pro manual for details on naming), or names can be applied using the serial port (See the Generic Protocol section of this manual).

  • Page 33: Operation

    SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Operation Introduction The purpose of a routing switcher is to switch any of the inputs (source) to any one of the outputs (destination). Any input can be connected to any or all outputs but each output can only be connected to a single input.

  • Page 34: Switcher Operation

    SIERRA VIDEO Switcher Operation Button and Display Definitions Term Definition Select Button Selects which list the rotary knob changes. Navigates within a mode. Rotary Knob Use this button to scroll through menu tree and select desired options. V / A Button Use this button to toggle between AFV, Video and Audio operation.
  • Page 35 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI “Select System Parameters” Menu System Configuration Software Version # System Information Software Part # Examine Dst Mapping Examine Virtual Mapping Examine Source Mapping 1200 Adjust Port *9600 Speed 38400 115200 *None Adjust Parity Even Select System...
  • Page 36 SIERRA VIDEO “Adjust Audio Gains” Menu Chan Lvl Name Lvl Name Adjust Input Level Select Source # Select Value Adjust Audio Gains Chan Lvl Name Lvl Name Adjust Output Level Select Destination # Select Value “Select Salvo” Menu Select Salvo Select Salvo (by name) “Adjust Output Slew Rate”...
  • Page 37 The salvo name will be displayed in the Salvo register. Salvos are made and stored in the router using the Sierra Video Software program TyLinx Pro. See the TyLinx Pro manual for details on creating and storing salvos.

  • Page 38: Switching The Router

    SIERRA VIDEO Switching the Router Switching AFV (all levels);  Press [V/A] until the screen displays “Status All” (all levels).  Press [Select] until “Dst” is flashing.  Choose the Destination (output) using the rotary knob.  Press [Select] to cause “Src” to flash.

  • Page 39: Control Via 9-Pin Connectors

    10001. A communications program such as Hyper Access can be used to establish this connection. Once the connection is established, sending the command **!! should cause the routing matrix to return ** OK !!. This connection supports the entire Sierra Video Host protocol command set.

  • Page 40: Host Mode

    SIERRA VIDEO Host Mode The matrix switchers have one 9-pin RS232 connector that allows you to control the switcher using a standard personal computer or other external devices (such as Creston or AMX). The switchers are shipped in the “Host” mode but can be changed to the “Terminal” mode by the following procedure: ...

  • Page 41: Communication Protocol

    SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Communication Protocol Introduction The protocol uses the 7-bit ASCII character set, usually sent over an RS232-C or RS422 serial link — 9600 bps is recommended with 8 data bits and no parity. The protocol is compact, with few characters required to cause switch changes to occur.
  • Page 42 SIERRA VIDEO ensures that a router will always act on a complete command string sent to it, even if the previous one was never completely received. When a command string is received, it is not acted upon (but rather, is merely buffered up) until the final trailer character (!) character of the command string is received.

  • Page 43: Leader And Trailer

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI The descriptive string always ends with a colon and up to three characters from the command string that caused the error. Generally, the error can be assumed to have occurred just before these characters Leader and Trailer The simplest possible command string would be “**!!”...
  • Page 44 SIERRA VIDEO The following is the set of commands available for sending to the router, a subset of which may be implemented in any given routing switcher. Syntax Example Description Router Reset Capabilities Inquiry Model Name and Software Version Inquiry...
  • Page 45 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI “R”: Router Reset Use this command to force the routing switcher to reset, by sending it the command "RESET". If an administrator password has been set (using the “G ADMIN_PASSWORD” command described later in this document), then the password must be sent in a “K” message prior to sending this command, else this command will generate an error.
  • Page 46 SIERRA VIDEO ** L64,3,32,VIDEO~AudioL~AudioR~~ OK !!<CR> indicating that the router has 64 outputs, 3 levels, and 32 inputs, and the levels are named "VIDEO", "AudioL", and "AudioR". “O”: Output Status Inquiry The command "O" requests that matrix status information for a single output be returned to the host.
  • Page 47 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI “S”: Status Inquiry Use command S to request that status information be returned to the host. The status information is sent as a string of L x O substrings, where L = number of levels and O = number of outputs.
  • Page 48 SIERRA VIDEO before the “K” command in the same command string as the “K” command. The password that is set remains in effect until another “K” command is received from the same remote address. It would be used to establish a password for a remote address, to be used for such things as locking and unlocking outputs and modifying the router configuration.
  • Page 49 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Normally the server will assign remote addresses to its clients. However, it should always provide a way to send these addresses to the client, because the client needs to know its address in order to know how to interpret some responses. By simply passing each “M” response command received from the router back to the client, the server can let the client know what its address is.
  • Page 50 SIERRA VIDEO ** Y1,18 !!<CR> ** Y8,34 !!<CR> On the other hand, if U2 is in effect, the response to the original crosspoint change command sequence will be: ** Y1,18 Y8,34 OK !!<CR> and no additional crosspoint change reports will be sent because they already HAVE been sent.
  • Page 51 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI “X”: Connect Crosspoint Use command X to request that a connection be made. It must be followed by an output number, a comma, an input number, a comma, and a level number. For example: **X8, 3, 2!! This string says that a connection is to be made between output 8 and input 3 on level 2.
  • Page 52 SIERRA VIDEO “D”: Delay vertical sync intervals The command "D" is used to delay before continuing execution of the commands that follow. It must be followed by a number giving the number of vertical sync intervals by which to delay. If the number is 1, the delay will be to the VERY NEXT vertical sync interval.
  • Page 53 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Only supported connect commands (those connect commands whose command letters appear in the "I" command response) may follow the register letter up to the tilde character. The connect commands do not take effect until the register is triggered using the "T" command below.
  • Page 54 SIERRA VIDEO command, that will not permit the device to reroute locked outputs (but it can use the administrator password to unlock locked outputs using the “B” command). Output lockouts apply on all levels. On virtual-mapped routers, a level may be left out of a lockout by making sure the level is unmapped for the destination being locked.
  • Page 55 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI itself typically has a one-field delay in it, so the soonest that such a crosspoint would switch would be one field (plus a little) from when it was received. If the command were received towards the beginning of a field rather than the end of a field, the delay would be closer to two fields.
  • Page 56 SIERRA VIDEO Here is an example of an “F” command: ** F5 Y1,5 X2,6,3 !! This says that input 5 is to be connected to output 1 on all levels and input 6 is to be connected to output 2 on level 3, after a delay of 5 fields from the beginning of the field that follows receipt of the “!”...
  • Page 57 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI When a “G” command is sent by the router, it will always include this space, but the space is optional when sending a “G” command to the router. Character string arguments are delimited on both sides by a tilde (‘~’) character. Generally character strings may contain any printable ASCII character except tilde, asterisk, and exclamation.
  • Page 58 SIERRA VIDEO VAR1: Modify or query single-dimensional array variables Action From Syntax Modify Host VAR1,<varname>,<index>,<value>[,<value>…]~ Query Host G VAR1,<varname>,<index>~ Query Response Router (same as Modify) Modify is Protected: Report Changes: The “G VAR1“ command is used to change or query single-dimensional array variables that control specific features of the router.
  • Page 59 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI VAR2: Modify or query two-dimensional array variables Action From Syntax Modify Host VAR2,<varname>,<index1>,<index2>,<value>[,<value>…]~ Query Host G VAR2,<varname>,<index1>,<index2>~ Query Response Router (same as Modify) Modify is Protected: Report Changes: The “G VAR2“ command is used to change or query two-dimensional array variables that control specific features of the router.
  • Page 60 SIERRA VIDEO Syntax: G VAR1,AUDINP_GAINS,input_num [,value] ~ Values: The ‘index’ field is the input number, which can range from 1 to 64. The ‘value’ field is the audio gain adjustment. This number represents an index into an array of gain values. The index ranges from 0 which represents the most negative gain value to 41 which represents the most positive gain value.
  • Page 61 LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Set output 1 to the highest positive level: +15db. ** G VAR1, AUDOUT_GAINS, 1, 0~!! MUTE_DELAYS: Mute Delay Adjustment Varname: MUTE_DELAYS Use: Modify and query output mute delay values. Routers: SPII Syntax: G VAR1,MUTE_DELAYS,output_num [,value] ~ Values: The ‘index’...

  • Page 62: Commonly Used Switching Commands

    SIERRA VIDEO Commonly Used Switching Commands This section contains the most commonly used switching commands. These commands are explained in detail in the proceeding section and are merely meant as a “short cut” for programmers. “Y” Command- All Levels The “Y” command switches all levels (i.e. video and audio).

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    If not, turn the power switch off and on again to reset the switcher. If the following recommended actions still do not result in satisfactory operation, please consult your Sierra Video Dealer. Power and Indicators Problem...

  • Page 64: Video Signal

    SIERRA VIDEO Video Signal Problem Remedy No video at the  Confirm that your sources and destination device are powered on and output device, connected properly. Video signals connected to the input of the switcher regardless of should be of an identical signal format as the output of your source. Video input selected.

  • Page 65: Audio Signal

    LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI Audio Signal Problem Remedy No audio at the  Confirm that your sources and destination device are powered on and destination device, connected properly. Audio signals connected to the input of your switcher regardless of should be properly wired from the output of your source. Audio signals...

  • Page 66: Switching Malfunctions

    SIERRA VIDEO Switching Malfunctions Problem Remedy The switcher Malfunction in the particular source or cable assembly. succeeds in NOTE: switching a number of The most common failure mode in transferring the signal of an audio source is a sources then fails break in the connecting wire.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Specifications Audio Specifications Analog Audio Maximum source output +24 dBm Balanced level 18 dBu Un-balanced >20K Ohm Load Input impedance Differential Mode: 20K ohm Single Ended Mode: 10K ohm Output Impedance Differential Mode: <100 ohm Single Ended Mode: <50 ohm Voltage gain Unity +/- 0.5dB (driving High-Z balanced...
  • Page 68 SIERRA VIDEO Audio Specifications Digital Audio Data Rate 100 Kbps – 8 Mbps Nominal signal level 4 V p-p Input return loss 35 db @ 5 Mhz Output return loss 35 db @ 5 Mhz Input/output impedance 110 Ohms Audio Connectors...

  • Page 69: Warranty

    Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
  • Page 70 WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SVS'S PART. SVS neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for SVS any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products of its own manufacture.

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