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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-4216 16 Port RS-422 Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table 1: Front Panel VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Features Table 2: Rear Panel VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Storing and Recalling Setups Table 4: System Setup Screen Categories Sequence Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Table 6: VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Hex Table... -
Page 3: Introduction
Kramer line an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better! -
Page 4: About Rs-422
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS-4216 in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust 3.1 About RS-422 RS-422 control switchers differ substantially from video and audio switchers in both design and in operation, as sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.8 describe. -
Page 5: Communication Method Via A Db9 Connector
VTR may become a Master for a second VTR 3.1.6 Automatic Configuration After connecting the DB9 connectors and cables between the controlled units, the VS-4216 automatically configures which pins to use in the DB9 connector according to the assignment of each machine... -
Page 6: Port Definitions
Slave Your Matrix Switcher Figure 3 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-4216. Tables 1 and 2 define the front and rear panels of the VS-4216, respectively. 1 Item 1 in Table 2 2 The lowest numbered Slave device KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 7: Figure 3: Vs-4216 Matrix Switcher
Your Matrix Switcher Figure 3: VS-4216 Matrix Switcher... -
Page 8: 4.1 Connecting The Vs-4216 Matrix Switcher
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-4216. After connecting your VS-4216, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device... -
Page 9: Operating Your Matrix Switcher
Operating Your Matrix Switcher port on the VS-4216 unit, as Figure 4 illustrates (depending on whether the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector) Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Operating Your Matrix Switcher Operate your VS-4216 via:... -
Page 10: 5.3 Menu Commands Sequence
Press the MENU button once. The Clear single SLAVE screen appears. 1 Item 5 in Figure 3 2 Pressing a button, which is not relevant to the current MENU function, aborts the menu command 3 This automatically clears the previous connection KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 11: Clearing A Single Master
Masters, and save those settings as different setups: 1 This action resets the VS-4216 to the default stage, with no Slave connected to a Master 2 This action converts the VS-4216 to a 1x15 Distribution Amplifier for RS-422 signals... -
Page 12: System Setup Categories
Continue to press the MENU button, as required, until you access the required system setup category. Follow the instructions in Table 4: 1 Pressing another Slave # button before pressing ENTER, will display that other setup, allowing you to scan the setups KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
RESET all settings? <ENTER> Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications: Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VS-4216 Matrix Switcher 16 in/out RS-422 ports on DB-9 female connectors, fully compliant to the TIA/EIA- Connectors: 422-B standard RS-232 control via DB-9F connector (RS-232 out on DB-9M connector), RS-485 on... -
Page 14: Table 6: Vs-4216 Matrix Switcher Hex Table
Communication Protocol Table 6: VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Hex Table S 10 S 11 S 12 S 13 S 14 S 15 S 16 M 10 M 11 M 12 M 13 M 14 M 15 M 16 M = MASTER; S = SLAVE... - Page 15 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
- Page 16 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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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