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SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 1616HDS User Manual

Lassen series 16 & 32 hd/sdi routing switchers
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SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS
Lassen Series 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers
Models 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE, 1616HD, 1608 HDS,
1608HDE, 1608 HDEE, 1608 HD, 3232HDS, 3232HDE,
3232HDEE, 3232 HD
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  • Page 1 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS Lassen Series 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers Models 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE, 1616HD, 1608 HDS, 1608HDE, 1608 HDEE, 1608 HD, 3232HDS, 3232HDE, 3232HDEE, 3232 HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 L A S S E N S E R I E S 1 6 & 3 2 H D / S D I R O U T I N G S W I T C H E R S User’s Manual © Sierra Video Systems P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Audio Follow Video and Breakaway Audio Contents Configurations Connecting Peripherals Sync Connector J1 Connector AC Power Connections Control Processor Dip Switch Settings Introduction Names Before You Begin Salvos Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information FCC Notice Operation Warning CE Notice Introduction Warning Power Up...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 on the matrix crosspoint modules to an output.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 Systems technician should service the switchers. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of Sierra Video Systems will void the warranty.

  • Page 10: Warning

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to Part 15 of the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 11 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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: Power Supply Cords

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 SERIES 16 & 32 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. Also, make sure the input buffer modules on the rear panel are secure.

  • Page 14: Hd/Sdi Series Overview

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS HD/SDI Series Overview Introduction The Lassen HD/SDI series is designed for forward-looking broadcast and post-production facilities that want to prepare for transition to HD. The 1616HD/SDI and the 3232 HD/SDI are compact units offering digital video boards that work with both HD video (SMPTE 292) at 1.485 Gbps and SDI video (SMPTE 259)

  • Page 15: Model Suffix Designations

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 HD/SDI Model Suffix Designations Model Suffix Designations 1616-3232… Matrix size HD/SDI Digital video (19Mbs to 1.485Gbs) 19Mbps to 360Mbps Stereo analog audio Digital audio (AES) HD/SDI Series System Components This User's Manual provides installation and operation information for the HD/SDI Series Matrix Switcher.

  • Page 16: Model 1616 Hd/Sdi

    Model 1616 HD/SDI Front Panel Back Panel Note The Sierra Video Systems 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 3232 Hd/Sdi

    Model 3232 HD/SDI Front Panel Back Panel Note The Sierra Video Systems 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: Factors Affecting Quality Of Results

    CAUTION! Only an authorized Sierra Video Systems 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 19: Installation

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 20: Connecting To Video Devices

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 21: Audio Adjustments

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 HD/SDI 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 SVS GRIP program (refer to the GRIP manual), or SVS serial protocol (see the communication protocol section of this manual for details).

  • Page 22: Connecting Peripherals

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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. Video Sync Referencing Inputs RS-232 and RS- 422 control...

  • Page 23: Sync Connector

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 HD/SDI 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 24: Names

    The salvo name will be displayed in the Salvo register. Salvos are made and stored in the router using the Sierra Video Systems Software program GRIP. See the GRIP manual for details on creating and storing salvos.

  • Page 25: Operation

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 26: Switcher Operation

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 buttons scroll through menu tree and select desired options. V / A Button Use this button to toggle between AFV, Video and Audio operation.

  • Page 27: Menu Tree

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 HD/SDI MENU TREE 1200 Adjust Host port Adjust Port 9600* speed 38400 115200 None* Adjust Even Parity 8 data bits* Adjust Data Adjust port Select system 7 data bits Bit size parameters parameters Select Flow Send control XonXoff *...
  • Page 28 The salvo name will be displayed in the Salvo register. Salvos are made and stored in the router using the Sierra Video Systems Software program GRIP. See the GRIP manual for details on creating and storing salvos.

  • Page 29: Switching The Router

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 HD/SDI Switching the Router The router is switched by selecting the output (Destination) first. Press [V/A] until the screen displays “Preset AFV” (audio follow video). Press [Select] until “OUT” is flashing. Choose the Output (destination) using the rotary knob. Press [Select] to cause “IN”...

  • Page 30: Control Via 9-Pin Connectors

    Control” (refer also to the illustrations of back panels shown in Chapter 1): Connection to the RS-232/422 port is made using a standard 9 pin (pin to pin) cable. RS-232 pinout; Pin 2……….TX Pin 3……….RX Pin 5……….GND NOTE: To convert the 9-pin connector to an RS422 serial port, contact Sierra Video Systems.

  • Page 31: Host Mode

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 HD/SDI 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: Connect a terminal to the serial port and send the following command: **HOST0!!

  • Page 33: Communication Protocol

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 34 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 35: Leader And Trailer

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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 36 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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...
  • Page 37 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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 38 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS ** 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 39 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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. Each level/output combination generates a single substring of status.
  • Page 40 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 41 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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 42 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS ** 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 43 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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 44 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS “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 45 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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. The maximum allowed number of connect commands is determined by the particular router.
  • Page 46 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 47 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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 48 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 49 LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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 50 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 51 ** G VAR2,GAIN,3,87~ !! The response command (or a command to set the variable to this value) might be: ** G VAR2,GAIN,3,87,29~ !! Details of the “G” command can be found on our website or by contacting the factory. © Sierra Video Systems...

  • Page 53: 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 Systems Dealer. Power and Indicators Problem...

  • Page 54: Video Signal

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 55: Audio Signal

    LASSEN SERIES 16 & 32 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.

  • Page 56: Switching Malfunctions

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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 57: Specifications

    SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS. 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 58 SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS 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...

  • Page 59: Warranty

    Limited Warranty This warranty only covers products manufactured by Sierra Video Systems and the components used in their manufacture. The warranty on products sold by Sierra Video Systems but manufactured by others shall be that of the original manufacturer. How Long Is This Warranty Labor and parts are warranted for seven (7) years from the date of the first customer purchase.
  • Page 60 TO THE EXTENT THIS WARRANTY CONFLICTS WITH LOCAL LAW, LOCAL LAW SHALL ONLY APPLY TO SUCH CONFLICT. NOTE: All products returned to SVS for service must have prior approval. Return authorization requests may be obtained from your SVS dealer. © Sierra Video Systems...

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