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USER MANUAL
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32x32 Video Matrix Switcher

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your Video Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-3232Vxl on a Rack Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher Connecting the VS-3232Vxl as a Composite Video Switcher Assembling a Multi-channel Video Switcher 6.2.1 Configuring a 32x32 Y/C Switcher (Two Units) 6.2.2...
  • Page 3 Figure 2: VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Configuring the VS-3232Vxl for Composite Video Figure 4: Configuring a 32x32 s-Video (YC) Switcher with two VS-3232Vxl Switchers 14 Figure 5: Configuring a 32x32 YUV (RGB) Switcher with three VS-3232Vxl Switchers 15...
  • Page 4 Figure 22: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) Figure 23: The KFR-Programmer Window Tables Table 1: Front Panel VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Features Table 2: Rear Panel VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Dipswitch Definitions Table 4: Machine # Dipswitch Settings...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 6 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Three SYNC switching options make the VS-3232Vxl appropriate for a wide range of glitch-free transition applications. The VS-3232Vxl can be used as a standalone unit, or configured as a part of a multi-signal Kramer switcher system, in which all units switch simultaneously.

  • Page 8: Your Video Matrix Switcher

    Your Video Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the front and rear panels of the VS-3232Vxl, respectively. Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the VS-3232Vxl, respectively.

  • Page 9: Figure 1: Vs-3232Vxl 32X32 Video Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Your Video Matrix Switcher TAKE MENU LOCK Figure 1: VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Front Panel...

  • Page 10: Table 1: Front Panel Vs-3232Vxl 32X32 Video Matrix Switcher Features

    Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra- red remote control transmitter 1 This button is enabled and illuminated after pressing the MENU button...

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Vs-3232Vxl 32X32 Video Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Your Video Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Rear Panel...

  • Page 12: Table 2: Rear Panel Vs-3232Vxl 32X32 Video Matrix Switcher Features

    Your Video Matrix Switcher Table 2: Rear Panel VS-3232Vxl 32x32 Video Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function INPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video sources (from 1 to 32) OUTPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors (from 1 to 32)

  • Page 13: Using The Ir Transmitter

    This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.

  • Page 14: Installing The Vs-3232Vxl On A Rack

    The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack adapter grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Video Matrix Switcher

    Y signal and the second unit for the C signal (see section 6.2.1) A component video (YUV/RGB) switcher, by combining three VS-3232Vxl units: one for the Y signal, the second for the U signal and the third for the V signal (see section 6.2.2)

  • Page 16: Figure 3: Configuring The Vs-3232Vxl For Composite Video

    Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Configuring the VS-3232Vxl for Composite Video KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 17: Assembling A Multi-Channel Video Switcher

    Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher 6.2 Assembling a Multi-channel Video Switcher You can configure several VS-3232Vxl units as 32x32 multi-channel video switchers for: s-Video (Y/C) by combining two VS-3232Vxl units (see section 6.2.1) YUV (RGB) by combining three VS-3232Vxl units (see section 6.2.2) RGBS by combining four VS-3232Vxl units (see section 6.2.3)

  • Page 18: Configuring A 32X32 Y/C Switcher (Two Units)

    Player s-Video Display Figure 4: Configuring a 32x32 s-Video (YC) Switcher with two VS-3232Vxl Switchers 1 The INPUT 1 connectors on the Y switcher and the C switcher 2 The OUTPUT 32 connectors on the Y switcher and the C switcher...

  • Page 19: Configuring A 32X32 Yuv/Rgb Switcher (Three Units)

    Figure 5: Configuring a 32x32 YUV (RGB) Switcher with three VS-3232Vxl Switchers 1 For a description of how to connect the RS-485 connectors between the VS-3232Vxl switchers, refer to section 6.4.2 2 The INPUT 1 connectors on the Y switcher, the U switcher and the V switcher...

  • Page 20: Configuring A 32X32 Rgbs Switcher (Four Units)

    , in a similar way to how Figure 5 in section 6.2.2 illustrates combining three VS-3232Vxl switchers for YUV (RGB). 6.3 Dipswitch Settings Configure the VS-3232Vxl by setting the eight dipswitches as Figure 6 and Table 3 define: SYSTEM MODE SLAVE MODE...

  • Page 21: Setting The Machine

    DIP 5 defines whether the VS-3232Vxl unit can communicate with other switchers via a common control line. You can set DIP 5 OFF to disable the FOLLOW-SYSTEM mode when...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Slave Mode

    Master, and the other two units are Slaves. The Slaves always follow the Master. In the example illustrated in Figure 5, the first VS-3232Vxl unit is the Master (with DIP 6 set OFF enabling the Master mode) and the second and third VS-3232Vxl units are Slaves (with DIP 6 set ON enabling the Slave mode).

  • Page 23: The System Mode Versus The Master/Slave Mode

    RS-232 control interface and not via the RS-485 control interface. You may transfer from one interface to another via the Kramer VP-43xl Interface Converter You can choose the RS-232 control interface, if the range is < 25 meters for each point-to-point connection.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Rs-232 Control Interface

    Set DIP 7 OFF Without a Null-modem adapter Set DIP 7 ON Figure 7: Connecting a PC to Three VS-3232Vxl Units You can connect any of the following: The PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-3232Vxl unit (see section 6.4.1.1) Two VS-3232Vxl units , (see section 6.4.1.2)
  • Page 25 To connect a PC to a VS-3232Vxl unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (the default): 1. Connect the RS-232 IN DB9F rear panel port on the Master VS-3232Vxl unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Rs-485 Control Interface

    (from the series of 32x32 or 16x16 matrix switchers), as Figure 9 illustrates: 1. Connect the “A” PIN on the first VS-3232Vxl unit to the “A” PIN on the second VS-3232Vxl unit and all the other units.

  • Page 27: Figure 9: Connecting The Rs-485 Connectors Between Two Vs-3232Vxl Units

    Figure 10 illustrates the RS-485 line that connects: Between each VS-3232Vxl unit 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...

  • Page 28: Figure 10: Rs-485 Control Interface And Sync Connections For Component Switcher

    MACHINE # 1 DIP 8 OFF 32x32 Component Video Switcher MACHINE # 1 (Three VS-3232Vxl Units) DIP 8 OFF MACHINE # 1 DIP 8 ON Figure 10: RS-485 Control Interface and SYNC Connections for Component Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Sync

    Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher 6.5 Configuring the Sync You can configure the method of the switching between the video sources in the VS-3232Vxl. The switching (transition) is done according to the selection of the SYNC input: An EXTERNAL Sync (the GENLOCK BNC connector)

  • Page 30: Controlling Via The Ethernet

    6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-3232Vxl to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)

    6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-3232Vxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.6.3...

  • Page 32: Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher

    '" (" Figure 13: Default Startup Status Display Sequence The VS-3232Vxl does not have separate output and input pushbuttons. Instead, the front panel includes a numerical keyboard within the Selector Buttons area . This keyboard that includes the numbers from 0 to 9, lets you enter both the output and input numbers.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Display

    7.2 Using the Selector Buttons Since the VS-3232Vxl has 32 inputs and outputs (and up to 59 setups that can be recalled), it can handle two digit numbers as well as one digit numbers (for numbers under 10).

  • Page 34: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes

    One input to one output (see section 7.4.1) Several inputs to several outputs (see section 7.4.2) One input to all outputs (see section 7.4.3) 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within half minute (the Timeout) will abort the action KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 35: Switching One Input To One Output

    7.4.2 Switching several Inputs to several Outputs In the At Once mode, the VS-3232Vxl will execute each OUT-IN combination separately (see section 7.4.1). If you want to switch several inputs to several outputs it is necessary to operate the machine in the Confirm mode.

  • Page 36: Switching One Input To All Outputs

    7.4.2 but set all the inputs to 00: 7.4.6 Clearing all Outputs All the outputs can be cleared only through the configuration menu (see section 8.8). 1 The ALL, OFF, STO and RCl buttons KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 37: Storing And Recalling Setups

    Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 7.5 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store up to 59 settings in the non-volatile memory with the ability to recall each of those settings. 7.5.1 Storing Setups To store a setting, do the following: 1.

  • Page 38: Using The Default Setup Button (Unity Setting)

    The DEFAULT SETUP button LED blinks and the following message appears on the LCD display: 1 That is, a setup # for which no setup is actually stored 2 The same as in step 2 above KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 39: Choosing The Follow Or The Breakaway Modes

    The VS-3232Vxl unit will function in the FOLLOW-System mode if at least one other VS-3232Vxl unit is set to the FOLLOW-System mode and these units interconnect via an RS-232 and/or RS-485 communication line.

  • Page 40: Using The Lock Button

    Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher If the cross-points status of the VS-3232Vxl is different from the other online switchers in the FOLLOW-System mode, the FOLLOW button stops blinking and the TAKE button blinks, and the LCD display shows the following message: 3.

  • Page 41: The Menu Commands

    The MENU Commands The MENU Commands The menu lets you configure the VS-3232Vxl to best suit your needs. To enter the configuration menu, press the menu button twice. The MENU button illuminates. And the following message appears on the LCD display: >...
  • Page 42 3( "? @ =A )? @ = < TAKE MENU > < TAKE MENU Button blinks TAKE < TAKE MENU To the next menu item MENU )-*= TAKE MENU Figure 14: Setting the SYNC Configuration (an example) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Sync Configuration

    The MENU Commands The configuration menu includes the following items: SYNC configuration (see section 8.1) INTERFACE configuration (see section 8.2) Interface REPLY configuration (see section 8.3) PROTOCOL configuration (see section 8.4) DEFAULT setup configuration (see section 8.5) Store DEFAULT setup (see section 8.6) Indication of the current Firmware version (see section 8.7) TOTAL RESET options (see section 8.8) 8.1 Selecting the SYNC Configuration...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Interface Reply Configuration

    Table 9: PROTOCOL Configuration Menu Press: To select: After the change, the LCD displays: HEXadecimal, for setting the protocol Communication protocol set to HEX KRAMER-2000 HEX KRAMER-2000 ASCII, for setting the protocol to ASCII – Communication protocol set to ASCII – SIERRA SIERRA 8.5 Selecting the DEFAULT Setup Configuration...

  • Page 45: The Main Firmware Version

    The SYNC is extracted from the BNC-Genlock Input All the interfaces are set to ON The interface Reply is set to Reply The interface protocol is set to Hex Kramer-2000 The DEFAULT SETUP is set to Matrix setup and cross-points...

  • Page 46: Flash Memory Upgrade

    Switcher Microcontroller (see section 9.1) Ethernet Microcontroller (see section 9.2) 9.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade The VS-3232Vxl firmware is located in FLASH memory, which can be upgraded to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 9.1.1) Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 9.1.2)

  • Page 47: Upgrading Firmware

    Flash Memory Upgrade 9.1.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”. The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 15: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 16: Atmel –...
  • Page 48 Figure 17: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51ED2: AT89C51ED2 T89C51RD2 Figure 18: Device Selection window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 49 Figure 19: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VS-3232Vxl (for example 32M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”...

  • Page 50: Figure 21: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected)

    Memory Verify Pass appears VS3232Vxl.hex Figure 22: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message: “ Not Finished” shows, click Run again KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 51: Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade

    Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the VS-3232Vxl, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 IN DB9 port (COM 1) on the VS-3232Vxl to a Null- modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC.

  • Page 52: Upgrading Firmware

    5. Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off. 6. Disconnect the power on the VS-3232Vxl. 7. Release the ETHERNET FLASH button on the rear panel. 8. Connect the power on your machine. 1 To which the VS-3232Vxl is connected on your PC KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    230 VAC, 50/60Hz, (115VAC, U.S.A.) 10VA WEIGHT: 3.5kg (7.8 lbs.) approx ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software, Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager, Infra-red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice...

  • Page 54: Communication Protocols

    Communication Protocols 11 Communication Protocols Using the menu, you can select between the: Kramer 2000 communication protocol (see section 11.1), or ASCII Protocol (see section 11.2) 11.1 The Kramer 2000 Communication Protocol Table 13 and Table 14 include the Protocol 2000 hexadecimal codes .

  • Page 55: Table 13: Hex Table (In 1-32 To Out 1-16)

    Communication Protocols Table 13: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 1-16)
  • Page 56 Communication Protocols KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 57: Table 14: Hex Table (In 1-32 To Out 17-32)

    Communication Protocols Table 14: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 17-32)
  • Page 58 Communication Protocols KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 59: Ascii Protocol: General

    ASCII even after cycling power. To check that the protocol has been selected, and to confirm that the communication is OK, send the string **!! to the VS-3232Vxl. It should reply by sending the string OK!! 11.2.1...
  • Page 60 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 61 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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