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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Preliminary USER MANUAL Model: VS-162AVM 16x16 Audio-Video Router with Preview Monitor... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your Audio-Video Router Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-162AVM in a Rack Installing and Operating a Single VS-162AVM Configuring the VS-162AVM Configuring a Standalone Switcher Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers... - Page 3 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 11.9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 11.10 Identifying the MACHINE 11.11 Choosing the Initial RESET Flash Memory Upgrade 12.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 12.2 Upgrading the Firmware Technical Specifications Communication Protocol KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 4 Contents Figures Figure 1: VS-162AVM 16x16 Audio-Video Router with Preview Monitor Figure 2: Default DIP-Switch Setup on a Single Machine Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162AVM as a Standalone Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 5: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input...
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Page 5: Introduction
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 6: Quick Start
Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 7 Getting Started...
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Page 8: Overview
BNC connectors, and balanced stereo audio signals on detachable terminal block connectors. The VS-162AVM forms part of the series of 16x16 matrix switchers that includes, but is not limited to, the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), and VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher). -
Page 9: Your Audio-Video Router
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 Your Audio-Video Router illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-162AVM. Figure 1 Table 1 Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the unit. -
Page 10: Figure 1: Vs-162Avm 16X16 Audio-Video Router With Preview Monitor
Your Audio-Video Router Figure 1: VS-162AVM 16x16 Audio-Video Router with Preview Monitor KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Table 1: Front Panel Features
Your Audio-Video Router Table 1: Front Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver LED The red LED illuminates when receiving signals from the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter IR Receiver Receives signals from the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter Preview Monitor... -
Page 12: Using The Ir Transmitter
1 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub (F) port of the previous unit in the line 2 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the VS-162AVM (only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed) (See section 4.1) -
Page 13: Installing The Vs-162Avm In A Rack
Installing the VS-162AVM in a Rack Installing the VS-162AVM in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. -
Page 14: Installing And Operating A Single Vs-162Avm
• Set the system variables using the MENU function, as section 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... -
Page 15: Configuring The Vs-162Avm
Press the Menu button several times until you reach the appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions Configuring the VS-162AVM Using the VS-162AVM unit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series , you can assemble the following kinds of systems: •... -
Page 16: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
Configuring the VS-162AVM Configure your VS-162AVM unit as a standalone switcher, as Figure 3 illustrates: Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162AVM as a Standalone Switcher Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output This section illustrates how to connect: • A balanced stereo audio input/output connection, see Figure 4 •... -
Page 17: Assembling A System Of Interconnected Switchers
Configuring the VS-162AVM Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers A major advantage of the VS-162AVM 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, the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), and VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher). -
Page 18: Understanding Addressing And System Modes
Understanding Addressing and System Modes Understanding Addressing and System Modes To control multiple machines, the VS-162AVM uses a system of addressing that includes hardware DIP-switches and menu commands. The DIP- switches are used to set the MACHINE#, and menu commands are used to set the MACHINE ADDRESS #. -
Page 19: Setting The Machine
Understanding Addressing and System Modes Table 4: DIP-Switch Definitions DIP-switch # Function: Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 8.2) Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the Follow-SYSTEM mode Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the SLAVE mode in a multi-channel configuration Disables use of a null modem adapter with RS-232 OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter... -
Page 20: Understanding The System Mode
On the Slave unit, the MATRIX and STATUS displays do not illuminate and the STATUS display shows this message: Keyboard LOCKED 1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way 2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels 3 See section 4 See section KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 21: Connecting A Control Interface
Connecting a Control Interface However, the STATUS display on the Slave unit dynamically shows changes made from the Master unit (which are implemented also on the Slave unit). Front panel control is via the Master unit, on which the front panel buttons are unlocked and both the MATRIX and STATUS displays illuminate. -
Page 22: Connecting Two Units With A Null-Modem Adapter
2. On the second unit, set DIP 7 OFF (enabling null-modem adapter use). 1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Connecting Two Units Without A Null-Modem Adapter
Connecting a Control Interface 9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter To connect two units, without using a null-modem adapter: 1. Connect a flat cable between the RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub port on the first unit and the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port on the second unit. 2. -
Page 24: Figure 11: Connecting The Rs-485 Connectors
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” 9-pin D-sub (F) port on the VP-43xl. Next, connect the RS-485 port on the VP-43xl to the RS-485 ports on the unit by connecting the “A”... -
Page 25: Configuring The Sync
Connecting a Control Interface Figure 12: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup 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 •... -
Page 26: Connecting The Keyboard Extension
2 Add an unlimited number of push buttons to the existing keys (in parallel) by attaching one end of the push button to the corresponding number and the other end to the IN or OUT terminal KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 27: Operating Your Vs-162Avm
The front panel buttons (as this section describes) • RS-232 or RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller (see section 14) Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter • • Contact closure switches connected to the keyboard extension •... -
Page 28: Using The Front Panel Buttons
Operating Your VS-162AVM Depending on environmental light conditions, the preview display can be adjusted with the small black pushbuttons on right of the display. Each press of the MENU button highlights the BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION and SHARPNESS settings (see Figure 15). -
Page 29: Confirming Settings
Operating Your VS-162AVM 2. Press the AUDIO (for audio control only) button. If the AUDIO button illuminates, all operations and the LCD MATRIX and STATUS displays relate to audio. To set the AFV (audio-follow-video) mode , in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels 1. -
Page 30: Switching
Operating Your VS-162AVM • Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action • Protection is offered to prevent erroneous switching • You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once, to simultaneously switch several outputs To toggle between the AT ONCE (default) mode and the CONFIRM mode, press the TAKE button. -
Page 31: Switching Several Inputs To Several Outputs
Operating Your VS-162AVM Where x is the output number 2. Press the appropriate IN button. The output switches to the input and the MATRIX display shows the Input # instead of the flashing digits. The STATUS display momentarily shows the message:... -
Page 32: Switching One Input To All Outputs
Operating Your VS-162AVM flashing digits 00 appear in the MATRIX display. The STATUS display shows the message: out # x Where x is the output number 2. Press the appropriate IN button. The MATRIX display shows the 2 flashing digits, representing the input number and the TAKE LED flashes. -
Page 33: Clearing
Operating Your VS-162AVM 1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. The TAKE LED flashes. 2. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The selected input switches to all the outputs and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX display shows the identical 2 non-flashing digits (representing that input number) for all outputs. -
Page 34: Clearing Several Outputs
Operating Your VS-162AVM 2 flashing digits and the TAKE LED flashes. The STATUS display shows the message: out # x reset Where x is the output number 3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The input is cleared and the TAKE LED lights. The MATRIX display does not show any Input # in its place. -
Page 35: Clearing All Outputs
Operating Your VS-162AVM Where x is the output number 3. Press the second appropriate OUT button, by repeating step 1 above. 4. Repeat step 2 above. 5. Continue with this OUT-OFF button sequence, pressing the appropriate OUT buttons and the OFF, as required. -
Page 36: Storing And Recalling Setups
Operating Your VS-162AVM 10.8 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store up to 60 settings in the non-volatile memory with the ability to recall each of those settings. Whenever a setup is stored (and in whatever mode), the following information is saved as an integral part of that stored setup: •... -
Page 37: Recalling Setups
Operating Your VS-162AVM 10.8.2 Recalling Setups To recall a setting, do the following: 1. Press the RCL button. The displays show the messages: Enter SETUP number RECALL use two digit # 01-60 # xy Where xy are the OUT buttons. -
Page 38: Menu Commands
MACHINE yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU initial RESET yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU Figure 16: Sequence of MENU Commands You can stop changing a setup at any time by pressing any IN button. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 39: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
MENU Pressing a front panel button has no effect but remote RS-232 and RS-485 commands function and show on the MATRIX display. To unlock the VS-162AVM: Either: 1. Press the MENU button. The MATRIX display shows the message:... -
Page 40: Choosing The Follow Or Breakaway Mode
VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher) 4 Also applies to a VS-1616A unit 5 The unit changes its status immediately and goes to the Follow-system mode 6 Or VS-1616A unit (as well as other 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 41 MENU Commands 1. Press the MENU button twice. The MATRIX display shows the message: Follow the SYSTEM yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU 2. Press the TAKE button. The displays show the messages: set UNIT follow SYSTEM? current: Press TAKE to execute breakaway 3.
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Page 42: Choosing The Switching Method Setting
1 Item 1 in Figure 1 2 Item 3 in Figure 1 3 Item 5 in Figure 1 4 This sets the matrix sync configuration from another (Master) machine 5 Via a straight connection of all 4 PINS KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 43: Configuring A Switching Method
MENU Commands • Set the video reference on the other video units to the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting Video Reference EXT (external sync) Choose OUTkey 2 to configure EXT SWITCHING METHOD setting RS-485 Choose OUTkey 4 to configure MTX SWITCHING METHOD setting RS-485 Choose OUTkey 4 to configure MTX SWITCHING METHOD setting... -
Page 44: Choosing The Extended Keyboard Setting
The CONFIRM mode is the default storing/recalling setups and is recommended to prevent erroneously storing/recalling of setups 1 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated 2 The AT ONCE mode is the default for all actions except storing/recalling setups KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 45: Choosing What To Indicate
MENU Commands To set the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD mode to the AT ONCE mode, instead of the CONFIRM (default) mode, do the following: 1. Press the MENU button until reaching the STORE/RECALL setting. The MATRIX display shows the message: STORE/RECALL setting yes ->... -
Page 46: Choosing The Communication Setting
The TAKE LED flashes 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: SWITCHER RESPONSE Current: changed No reply KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 47: Setting The Ir Remote Control
11.8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control Set the IR REMOTE control to enable remote control of the 16x16 Audio- Video Router with Preview Monitor, using the Kramer Infrared Remote Control Device . Refer to the Infrared Remote Control Device user manual for full details. -
Page 48: Identifying The Machine
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the Identifying the MACHINE command. The MATRIX display shows the message: identify MACHINE yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU 2. Press the TAKE button. The MATRIX display (as Figure 19 illustrates) shows the message: Figure 19: Machine Identification KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 49: Choosing The Initial Reset
(reloads the current setup) • Factory default (resets to the pre-installed factory default state Each VS-162AVM unit ships in its factory default To reset the machine, do the following: 1. Press the MENU button until you reach the initial RESET command. -
Page 50: Flash Memory Upgrade
The main part of the unit 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. The following example shows how to install a file named (for example) “162-15.hex”... - Page 51 Flash Memory Upgrade 5. Press and hold the TAKE button while simultaneously turning on the POWER switch on the unit. After a few seconds, following the initial machine identification message, the MATRIX display shows the following message: Please, release key TAKE 6.
- Page 52 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 IN and RS-232 OUT rear panel port connections (as applicable).
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Page 53: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications: Table 6: Technical Specifications of VS-162AVM INPUTS: Video: 16 composite video 1 Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors Audio: 16 balanced audio 10kΩ on detachable terminal block connectors OUTPUTS: Video: 16 composite video 1 Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors Audio: 16 balanced audio 50Ω... -
Page 54: Table 7: Hex Table For The Vs-162Avm
Communication Protocol Table 7: Hex Table for the VS-162AVM KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 55 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: 1. 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 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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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