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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Operating a Single Machine Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix Switcher Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Setting the Dipswitches 6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 6.3.3... - Page 3 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 8.10 Identifying the MACHINE 8.11 Choosing the Initial RESET Upgrading Flash Memory Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Upgrading the Firmware Technical Specifications Hex Codes ASCII Protocol: General ASCII Protocol: Description KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 4 Figure 16: Machine Identification Tables Table 1: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine Table 2: Front Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Rear Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions...
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Page 5: Introduction
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 6 Overview A main advantage of the VS-1616SDI is that it forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers that includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher), and VS-162AV (a 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher).
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Page 7: Operating A Single Machine
VS-1616SDI away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust. Operating a Single Machine By default, the VS-1616SDI is setup for use as a single machine. This means that it is: A 16x16 SDI video switcher... -
Page 8: Figure 2: Vs-1616Sdi 16X16 Sdi Video Matrix Switcher
Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 9: Table 2: Front Panel Vs-1616Sdi 16X16 Sdi Video Matrix Switcher Features
Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra-red remote control transmitter Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit... -
Page 10: Installing The Sdi Video Matrix Switcher
Figure 3: Configuring a Stand Alone 16x16 VS-1616SDI Switcher 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-1616SDI 2 Including the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), the VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video... -
Page 11: Assembling A System Of Interconnected Switchers
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers A major advantage of the VS-1616SDI is that it belongs to the series of 16x16 matrix switchers and, as such, can interconnect with other switchers in the series. This series includes, but is not limited to, VS-1616A (a 16x16... -
Page 12: Setting The Dipswitches
6.4 for details of how to control this group of interconnected varied-format 16x16 series switchers, and other configurations. Setting the Dipswitches Configure the VS-1616SDI by setting the 8 dipswitches as Figure 5 and Table 4 define: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 13: Setting The Machine
To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE #. on a VS-1616SDI unit according to Table 5. Set the MACHINE # A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15. -
Page 14: Understanding The System Mode
Duplication systems, that make Master tapes from programs with different formats: composite analog, component analog and component digital DIP 5 defines whether the VS-1616SDI unit communicates with other switchers via a common control line. You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in stand alone... -
Page 15: Connecting A Control Interface
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher VS-1616SDI unit is the Slave (with DIP 6 set ON enabling the Slave mode). On the Slave VS-1616SDI unit, the MATRIX and STATUS Displays do not illuminate and the STATUS Display shows the following message:... -
Page 16: Figure 6: Connecting A Pc To Four Switchers
The RS-232 daisy chain switcher arrangement is transparent. This lets you arrange the switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) according to your requirements, and not according to a fixed sequence dependent on the MACHINE #. Figure 6: Connecting a PC to Four Switchers KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 17: Connecting With A Null-Modem Adapter
2. On the other 16x16 matrix switcher, set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use 6.4.1.3 Connecting to a DB9 COM Port with a Null-modem Adapter To connect the PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit, using a Null- modem adapter: 1. Connect a flat cable between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the Null-... -
Page 18: Connecting To A Db9 Com Port Without A Null-Modem Adapter
) on the VS-1616SDI unit. 6.4.1.4 Connecting to a DB9 COM Port without a Null-modem Adapter To connect the PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit, without using a Null-modem adapter: 1. Connect a flat cable between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the VS-1616SDI unit. -
Page 19: Connecting The Rs-485 Control Interface
(from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers), as Figure 9 illustrates: 1. Connect the “+” PIN on the VS-1616SDI unit to the “+” PIN on the other 16x16 matrix switcher unit 2. Connect the “-” PIN on the VS-1616SDI unit to the “-” PIN on other 16x16 matrix switcher unit 3. -
Page 20: Figure 10: An Rs-485 Control Interface Setup
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP-43xl Interface Converter (connect the PC’s DB 9 COM port to the “RS-232 in” DB9F port on the VP-43xl. Next, connect the RS-485 port on the VP-43xl to the RS-485 ports on the switchers by connecting the “A”... -
Page 21: Configuring The Sync
Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Configuring the Sync On the VS-1616SDI, you can select one of the following, as the sync input: EXTERNAL SYNC ANALOG BNC connector INT# 1 DIGITAL BNC connector MTX (Sync from Matrix) RS-485 Terminal Block connector,... -
Page 22: Operating Your Sdi Video Matrix Switcher
1 For instructions on using Kramer Windows® Control Software, refer to the separate user manual (included on the CD-ROM in .pdf format), Kramer Control Software 2 Version 1.5 is shown in the Status Display as an example; text in the Matrix Display may vary (according to machine... -
Page 23: Using The Front Panel Buttons
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence Using the Front Panel Buttons You can switch (see section 7.2.2) and clear (see section 7.2.3): One input to one output Several inputs to several outputs One input to all outputs 7.2.1 Confirming the Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE mode or the CONFIRM mode: In the AT ONCE (default... -
Page 24: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes
One input to all outputs (see section 7.2.2.3) 7.2.2.1 Switching One Input to One Output Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your VS-1616SDI operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately. To switch one input to one output (AT ONCE mode): 1. -
Page 25: Switching Several Inputs To Several Outputs
# y Where x is the output number and y is the input number Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your VS-1616SDI operates in the CONFIRM mode (and the TAKE LED is lit), requires user confirmation. To switch one input to one output (CONFIRM mode): 1. -
Page 26: Switching One Input To All Outputs
2. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The selected input switches to all the outputs and the TAKE LED lights. 1 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds) 2 That corresponds with the second OUT button KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 27: Clearing Outputs
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher The MATRIX Display shows the identical 2 non-blinking digits (representing that input number) for all outputs. 7.2.3 Clearing Outputs You can clear (delete): One output (see section 7.2.3.1) Several outputs (see section 7.2.3.2) All outputs (see section 7.2.3.3) 7.2.3.1 Clearing One Output To clear an output (in the AT ONCE mode): 1. -
Page 28: Clearing Several Outputs
5. Continue with this OUT-OFF button sequence, pressing the appropriate OUT buttons and the OFF, as required. 1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 29: Clearing All Outputs
Operating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher The MATRIX Display shows the sets of 2 blinking digits, representing the present input number for each specific output. 6. After completing the sequence, press the TAKE button to confirm the actions. The inputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in its place. -
Page 30: Storing Setups
2. Press the appropriate two OUT buttons, using the OUTkeys # 1 to 9, and 10 (for 0). The OUTkeys function on a decimal-basis, and not on a positional- 1 Alternatively, pressing # 10 followed by # 3 will also enter the # 3 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 31: Using The Menu Command Sequence
Using the MENU Command Sequence basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter the # 3, press # 3 followed by the TAKE button The memory recalls the setup. The MATRIX Display shows the blinking setup and the TAKE LED blinks. -
Page 32: Figure 13: Sequence Of Menu Commands
MACHINE yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU initial RESET yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU Figure 13: Sequence of MENU Commands You can stop changing a setup at any time by pressing any IN button. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 33: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
Using the MENU Command Sequence Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via your VS-1616SDI. Unlocking releases the the front panel buttons, lock protection mechanism. To lock the VS-1616SDI: 1. Press the MENU button once. -
Page 34: Choosing The System Modes
4 Also applies to a VS-1616A unit or a VS-1616AD unit 5 The VS-1616SDI unit changes its status immediately and goes to the Follow-system mode 6 Or VS-1616A or VS-1616AD unit (as well as other 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series) -
Page 35: Choosing The Switching Method Setting
UNIT is set in mode FOLLOW system If the status of the VS-1616SDI unit differs from that of the other unit(s), set the VS-1616SDI unit to the Follow-SYSTEM mode. The MATRIX Display blinks the new status of the switcher and the TAKE LED blinks. Pressing... -
Page 36: Understanding The Switching Method Settings
Using the MENU Command Sequence 8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings Setting the VS-1616SDI unit as a Stand-Alone UNIT provides a choice of 4 SWITCHING METHOD settings: NoVIS - switching occurs immediately after completion of front panel or dry-contact operation or immediately after receiving an RS-232 or RS-485 command, or an IR command. -
Page 37: Configuring A Switching Method
Using the MENU Command Sequence Connect the RS-485 terminal block connectors between each switcher in the multi- switcher system Connect and set the video reference signal on one of the video units to EXT (external sync) or INT# 1 (internal sync) Set the video reference on the other video units to the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting Figure 14: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting... -
Page 38: Choosing The Extended Keyboard Setting
Turn OFF external keys? current: Press TAKE to execute X-key ON 4. Press the TAKE button. The Displays show the messages: External Keyboard mode current: changed X-key OFF 1 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 39: Setting The Store/Recall Keyboard Mode
Using the MENU Command Sequence Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode Choose one of these STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD modes: At ONCE mode in which setups are stored/recalled immediately without the need for user confirmation CONFIRM mode in which storing/recalling setups require user confirmation. -
Page 40: Choosing The Communication Setting
3. Press the OUT button 2. The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages: Set serial port No reply Current: Press TAKE to execute Reply 4. Press the TAKE button again. The Displays show the messages: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 41: Setting The Ir Remote Control
ON 1 After enabling the IR REMOTE control command, remotely control the VS-1616SDI via the IR-1 remote control transmitter pointed at the remote receiver on the VS-1616SDI’s front panel (item 1 in Figure 2) 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 42: Choosing The Auto Store Current Setup
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 For example, press # 6 followed by # 2 to switch input 2 to output 6 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 43: Choosing The Initial Reset
1 Without having to switch the power off and on 2 Sometimes called a “soft reset” 3 Each VS-1616SDI unit ships in its factory default state that is a 16x16 SDI video matrix, with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output (for example, 1-to-1) -
Page 44: Upgrading Flash Memory
The machine resets to the factory default and the Displays show the first messages of the reloading progress (as Figure 16 illustrates). Upgrading Flash Memory The main part of the VS-1616SDI firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! Download the up-to-date file from the Internet or obtain it from your dealer. -
Page 45: Upgrading The Firmware
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… 1 Upgrading firmware resets your VS-1616SDI unit to the factory default. This includes erasing all setups... - Page 46 Start transmission from PC Note: If upgrading the firmware on more than one VS-1616SDI unit, be sure to perform the above steps, 5 to 9, on each VS-1616SDI unit before continuing. 11. From your PC’s K-Sender program, click the Send button.
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Page 47: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 8 includes the technical specifications: Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher Inputs: 16 SMPTE-259M Serial Video, 75 on BNC connectors Outputs: 16 reclocked SMPTE-259M Serial Video, 75 on BNC connectors Reference Input: Analog loop through on BNC connectors, 75... -
Page 48: Table 9: Hex Table For The Vs-1616Sdi Video Matrix Switcher
Hex Codes Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 49: Ascii Protocol: General
OFF and ON. 3. To check that the protocol has been selected, and to confirm that the communication is OK, send the string **!! to the VS-1616SDI. It should reply by sending the string OK!! ASCII Protocol: Description The three basic commands are Y, T, and P. - Page 50 ** P s# !! where s# is the setup number (up to 99) that stores the present status of the machine. Example: **P13!! stores in setup number 13 The reply for all commands is: OK!! or ERROR!! KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 52 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.