Kramer Electronics Camcorder VS 1616SDI User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.  
USER MANUAL  
Model:  
VS-1616SDI  
16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
 
Contents  
8.3.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings  
8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD  
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8.8  
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8.10  
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Choosing the EXTENDED KEYBOARD Setting  
Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode  
Choosing What to INDICATE  
Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting  
Setting the IR REMOTE Control  
Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP  
Identifying the MACHINE  
Choosing the Initial RESET  
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9.2  
Upgrading Flash Memory  
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port  
Upgrading the Firmware  
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Technical Specifications  
Hex Codes  
ASCII Protocol: General  
ASCII Protocol: Description  
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Contents  
Figures  
Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine  
Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
Figure 3: Configuring a Stand Alone 16x16 VS-1616SDI Switcher  
Figure 4: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers  
Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches  
Figure 6: Connecting a PC to Four Switchers  
Figure 7: Connecting a PC (with a 25-pin connector) without a Null-modem Adapter  
Figure 8: RS-485 Connector PINOUT  
Figure 9: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors  
Figure 10: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup  
Figure 11: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector  
Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence  
Figure 13: Sequence of MENU Commands  
Figure 14: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting  
Figure 15: Choosing what to INDICATE  
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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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Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings  
Table 6: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Setups  
Table 7: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Operations  
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
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Introduction  
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Introduction  
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been  
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast  
range of problems that confront the video, audio, and presentation  
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and  
upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus  
different models now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by  
function.  
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI (serial  
digital) Video Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for:  
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Video broadcast studios for on-air switching and signal routing  
Video production facilities  
The package includes the following items:  
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VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
Power cord  
Windows®-based Kramer control software  
Null-modem adapter  
This user manual2  
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Getting Started  
We recommend that you:  
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and  
packaging materials for possible future shipment  
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Review the contents of this user manual  
Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3  
Overview  
The Kramer VS-1616SDI is an adjustment-free, high-performance 16x16  
vertical interval matrix switcher for SDI (serial digital) video signals on  
BNC connectors.  
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:  
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;  
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors  
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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).  
In particular, the VS-1616SDI:  
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Is a true matrix switcher, enabling the user to simultaneously route  
any or all of the 16 inputs to any or all of the 16 outputs  
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Provides automatic equalization for losses on 75W co-axial cable  
Reclocks each output to provide 16 low-jitter serial digital outputs  
Has automatic video standard recognition  
Accepts either analog or serial video as the external source for its  
vertical trigger. Alternately, input # 1 can be assigned as the sync  
source  
In addition the VS-1616SDI:  
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Can be configured into a Kramer multi-signal switcher system  
including digital and analog video, digital and analog audio, and  
RS-422 control switchers  
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When integrated in a system, all units switch in true audio-follow-  
video mode  
Recalls up to 99 configuration setups via the non-volatile memory  
and provides for an unlimited quantity of setups when using the  
Kramer control software on your PC  
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Includes a user-friendly LCD display (making operation even  
easier)  
With its FLASH memory, lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer  
firmware version via Internet download  
Comes with a choice of protocol format: hexadecimal or ASCII  
You can control the VS-1616SDI using:  
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The front panel buttons  
Remotely, by RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by  
a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller  
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Remotely, from the Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control  
Transmitter  
External dry-contact push-buttons  
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Operating a Single Machine  
To achieve the best performance:  
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Use only good quality connection cables1 to avoid interference,  
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated  
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).  
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Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that  
may adversely influence signal quality and position your  
VS-1616SDI away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.  
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Operating a Single Machine  
By default, the VS-1616SDI is setup for use as a single machine. This  
means that it is:  
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A 16x16 SDI video switcher  
Switched during the vertical interval of the external analog reference  
In particular, be sure that the dipswitches are set as shown in Figure 1 (see  
section 6.3 for further details). To operate a single machine, see Table 1.  
Figure 1: Default Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine  
Table 1: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine  
To perform this command:  
Press:  
Connect an input with an output  
Clear (disconnect) a specific output  
Clear (disconnect) all outputs  
OUT #; IN #  
OUT #; OFF  
ALL; OFF  
Connect all outputs to a specific input ALL; IN #  
Store a setup  
STO; OUT #; TAKE  
Recall a setup  
RCL; OUT #; TAKE  
MENU; TAKE  
Lock front panel  
Unlock front panel  
Change default setup  
TAKE; TAKE  
Press the Menu button several times until you reach the  
appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions  
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Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
Figure 2 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-1616SDI. Tables 1  
and 2 define the front and rear panels of the VS-1616SDI, respectively.  
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Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
Figure 2: VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
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Table 2: Front Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features  
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Feature  
Function  
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IR Receiver  
The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the  
Kramer Infra-red remote control transmitter  
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Power Switch  
ALL Button  
Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit  
Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to  
all outputs  
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OFF Button  
An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs;  
an OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs  
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IN Buttons  
OUT Buttons  
STO Button  
Select the input to switch to the output  
Select the output to which the input is switched  
Stores the current setting in the non-volatile memory  
Recalls a setup from the non-volatile memory  
Displays the selected input(s) switched to the output(s) (above or  
below the corresponding OUTPUT label) and user interface  
messages  
Displays the matrix status (input to output connections)  
Selects the programming commands to setup the switcher  
Shows the current TAKE button mode  
RCL Button  
LCD MATRIX Display1  
10 LCD STATUS Display1  
11 MENU Button  
12 TAKE LED  
13 TAKE Button  
Used to confirm and complete setup and switching  
Table 3: Rear Panel VS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Features  
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Feature  
Function  
14 DIGITAL  
Space for optional digital Genlock input board with BNC  
Connector  
15 EXT. SYNC BNC Connector  
Connects to the external sync source  
16 ANALOG BNC Connector  
Connects to the analog Genlock source  
Press to terminate at 75 W or release for looping2  
Connects to an external keyboard (remote unit)  
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75 W Analog Genlock Button  
18 EXT. (extension) KEYS  
Terminal Block Connectors  
19 RS-485 Detachable Terminal  
Pins # 1 and # 2 are for vertical sync and Ground connection, and  
Pins # 3 and # 4 are for RS 485  
Block Port  
20 RS-232 IN DB 9F Port  
Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller3  
21 RS-232 OUT DB 9M Port  
Connects to the RS-232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the  
daisy-chain connection  
22 SETUP Dipswitches  
Dipswitches for setup of the unit  
23 Power Connector with Fuse  
24 INPUTS BNC Connectors  
25 OUTPUTS BNC Connectors  
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit  
Connect to the digital video sources  
Connect to the digital video acceptors  
1 In sections 7.2.4 and 8, the word “Displays” refers to the LCD MATRIX and STATUS Displays  
2 Push in to terminate the sync line. Push out when the sync line extends to another unit  
3 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT DB 9F port of the previous unit in the line  
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To install the VS-1616SDI, connect the following1 to the rear panel, as  
required:  
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Power cord  
Video input and output cables  
Control Interface cables between switcher units, or PC (or other  
controller), as section 6.4 describes  
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Set the dipswitches, as section 6.3 describes  
Set the system variables using the MENU function, as section 8  
describes  
Using the VS-1616SDI unit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the  
series2, you can assemble the following kinds of systems:  
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A stand alone switcher (see section 6.1)  
A system of interconnected switchers (see section 6.2)  
6.1 Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
By default, a single VS-1616SDI unit is configured as a 16x16 stand alone  
switcher for SDI video with 16 inputs and 16 outputs, as Figure 3 illustrates:  
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  
matrix switcher), the VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher), VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher), and the  
VS-162AV (a 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher)  
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6.2 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  
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).  
The block diagram in Figure 4 illustrates how to assemble an interconnected  
varied-format 16x16 series switcher that consists of a 32x32 composite  
video matrix switcher, a 16x16 digital video matrix switcher, a 32x32  
balanced stereo audio matrix switcher, and a 16x16 digital audio matrix  
switcher.  
Note that each group of switchers has a unique MACHINE # that is shared  
by all members of the group. In Figure 4, the 32x32 composite video matrix  
switcher is MACHINE # 1, the 16x16 digital video matrix switcher is  
MACHINE # 2 and so on. Control of the system is via the MACHINE #’s.  
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Figure 4: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers  
Refer to section 6.3 for details of how to set the dipswitches, and to section  
6.4 for details of how to control this group of interconnected varied-format  
16x16 series switchers, and other configurations.  
6.3 Setting the Dipswitches  
Configure the VS-1616SDI by setting the 8 dipswitches as Figure 5 and  
Table 4 define:  
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Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches  
Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions  
Dipswitch #  
1-4  
Function:  
Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.1)  
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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 adapter1 with RS-232  
OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter  
ON = RS-232 connection without a null modem adapter  
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RS-485 termination for first and last machine = ON (RS-485 line terminates with  
110W); for others = OFF (RS-485 line is open)  
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE #  
To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified via its  
unique MACHINE #.  
Set the MACHINE #2 on a VS-1616SDI unit according to Table 5.  
A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15.  
Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings  
MACHINE #  
DIPSWITCH  
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ON OFF OFF OFF  
OFF ON OFF OFF  
ON ON OFF OFF  
OFF OFF ON OFF  
ON OFF ON OFF  
OFF ON ON OFF  
ON ON ON OFF  
OFF OFF OFF ON  
ON OFF OFF ON  
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2 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1  
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MACHINE #  
DIPSWITCH  
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OFF ON OFF ON  
ON ON OFF ON  
OFF OFF ON ON  
ON OFF ON ON  
OFF ON ON ON  
ON ON ON ON  
6.3.2 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode  
The terms audio-follow-video1 and audio breakaway2 are well known.  
Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously  
and at other times, need to switch independently. For example:  
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Non-linear editing systems, that sometimes combine video with  
analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio  
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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  
switcher applications3.  
You must set DIP 5 ON to enable the Follow-SYSTEM mode in an  
interconnected varied-format switcher application4.  
Refer to section 8.2 for a description of the MENU’s Follow-SYSTEM and  
Breakaway-from-SYSTEM modes.  
6.3.3 Understanding the SLAVE Mode  
The SLAVE mode is only used for the multi-channel video switcher  
configuration, for example, when joining together VS-1616V analog video  
and VS-1616SDI digital video units.  
One unit is used as the Master, and the other unit is the Slave. The Slave  
always follows the Master. In the example the first VS-1616V unit is the  
Master (with DIP 6 set OFF disabling the Slave mode) and the second  
1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way  
2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels  
3 See section 6.1  
4 See section 6.2  
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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:  
Keyboard LOCKED  
However, the STATUS Display on the Slave VS-1616SDI unit dynamically  
shows1 all changes made from the Master VS-1616V unit (which are  
implemented also on the Slave unit).  
Front panel control is via the Master VS-1616V unit, on which the front  
panel buttons are unlocked and both the MATRIX and STATUS Displays  
illuminate.  
6.4 Connecting a Control Interface  
Connect a control interface (RS-232 or RS-485) unless operating a  
VS-1616SDI as a stand alone unit without any control device (that is, with  
control from the front panel or IR port, and not via a remote controller or a  
PC).  
The control interface must be identical on each switcher in the series of  
16x16 matrix switchers; either RS-232 or RS-485. One control interface  
suffices. Do not use both RS-232 and RS-485 control interfaces in the same  
configuration. For example, in an interconnected varied-format 16x16  
switcher application2, if the switcher that connects to the PC connects via  
the RS-232 control interface, each switcher must interconnect via the  
RS-232 control interface and not via the RS-485 control interface.  
Choose the RS-232 control interface, for a range of up to about 25 meters  
used for a point-to-point connection.  
Choose the RS-485 control interface, to operate the switcher for a distance  
of up to 1000 meters.  
6.4.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface  
Connect several switchers (from the series of 16x16 matrix switchers) and  
the control unit in an RS-232 daisy chain arrangement, with or without  
using a Null-modem adapter, as Figure 6 illustrates.  
1 Albeit with an LCD Display that does not illuminate  
2 See section 6.2  
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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  
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You can connect any of the following:  
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A VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of  
the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, using a Null-modem adapter  
(see section 6.4.1.1) or without using a Null-modem adapter (see  
section 6.4.1.2)  
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The PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit with a Null-  
modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.3) or without a Null-modem  
adapter (see section 6.4.1.4)  
The PC’s DB25 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit without a Null-  
modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.5)  
6.4.1.1 Connecting with a Null-modem Adapter  
To connect a VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of  
the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, using a Null-modem adapter  
provided with the machine (default):  
1. Connect a flat cable1 between the RS-232 OUT DB9 port on the  
VS-1616SDI unit and the Null-modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232  
IN DB9 port on the other 16x16 matrix switcher.  
2. On the other 16x16 matrix switcher, set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem  
adapter use).  
6.4.1.2 Connecting without a Null-modem Adapter  
To connect a VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of  
the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, without using a Null-modem  
adapter:  
1. Connect a flat cable1 between the RS-232 OUT DB9 port on the  
VS-1616SDI unit and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the other 16x16 matrix  
switcher.  
2. On the other 16x16 matrix switcher, set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem  
adapter use2).  
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 cable1 between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the Null-  
modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the  
VS-1616SDI unit.  
1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5  
2 See section 6.3  
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2. Set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem adapter use2) 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 cable1 between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the RS-232 IN  
DB9 port on the VS-1616SDI unit.  
2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use2) on the VS-1616SDI  
unit.  
6.4.1.5 Connecting to a DB25 COM Port  
To connect the PC’s DB25 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit:  
1. Connect the PC’s DB25 COM port to the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the  
VS-1616SDI unit, as Figure 7 illustrates:  
Female DB25 (From PC)  
PIN 20 connected to PIN 6  
Connect PINS 4, 5 and 8 together  
Figure 7: Connecting a PC (with a 25-pin connector) without a Null-modem Adapter  
2. Set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem adapter use2) on the VS-1616SDI  
unit.  
1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5  
2 See section 6.3  
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6.4.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface  
Figure 8 defines the RS-485 connector PINOUT for external RS-485  
control. The RS-485 connector is also used (if required) for vertical sync:  
Figure 8: RS-485 Connector PINOUT  
To connect an RS-485 connector on a VS-1616SDI unit to an RS-485  
connector on one or more other switchers (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. If shielded cable is used for an RS-485 connection, connect the shield to the  
Ground PIN.  
For details about how to configure the vertical sync (if required), refer to  
section 6.5 and Figure 14.  
Figure 9: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors  
Figure 10 illustrates the RS-485 line that connects:  
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Between the VS-1616V, VS-1616A, VS-1616SDI, and VS-1616AD  
switchers  
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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” terminal  
of the VP-43xl to the “+” terminals of the switchers, and “B” to “-  
” terminals)  
Figure 10: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup  
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6.5 Configuring the Sync  
On the VS-1616SDI, you can select one of the following, as the sync input:  
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EXTERNAL SYNC ANALOG BNC connector  
INT# 1 DIGITAL BNC connector  
MTX (Sync from Matrix) RS-485 Terminal Block connector,  
when using multiple machines1  
Configure the sync via the SWITCHING METHOD Menu command  
setting2. When setting up multiple machines (for example, a 48x64  
switcher), linking a common sync to all the machines may be necessary to  
facilitate simultaneous vertical interval switching.  
Usually, the easiest method is to choose the sync source from the first  
machine (for example, from the VS-1616V composite video unit) and then  
connect all the terminal block connectors.  
In this case, set the first machine to select the sync source from the external  
sync connector or from the INPUT # 1 connector. This sync is now  
available to the other machines via the RS-485 terminal block connector, as  
Figure 8 and Figure 9 illustrate. Select the MTX sync on the other machines  
that receive that sync.  
6.6 Connecting the Keyboard Extension  
Connecting dry contact-closure switches to the Keyboard Extension (EXT.  
KEYS) connector enables you to route an input to an output by remote  
control from a distance of up to 1000 meters. These IN and OUT keys are  
expandable3. Figure 11 illustrates how to connect the Keyboard Extension  
(EXT. KEYS):  
1 Refer to section 8.3.1  
2 Refer to section 8.3  
3 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  
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Figure 11: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector  
To use the Keyboard Extension, activate the extended KEYBOARD setting  
Menu command, as section 8.4 describes.  
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Operate your VS-1616SDI via:  
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The front panel buttons (as this section describes)  
RS-232 or RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen  
system, PC1, or other serial controller  
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The Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter  
Dry contact-closure switches connected to the Keyboard  
Extension  
7.1 Using the Startup Display  
After switching on the power, the MATRIX and STATUS2 displays show the  
following screens in sequence:  
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  
settings)  
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Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence  
7.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons  
You can switch (see section 7.2.2) and clear (see section 7.2.3):  
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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 (default1) mode:  
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Actions require no user confirmation  
Execution is immediate  
No protection is offered against changing an action in error  
In the CONFIRM mode2:  
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You have an optional method to help avoid making a mistake  
Every action requires user confirmation  
Execution is delayed3 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 monitors  
1 For all actions except storing/recalling setups  
2 The CONFIRM mode is the default for storing/recalling setups (see section 8.5)  
3 Failure to press the TAKE button within about 30 seconds (the Timeout) will abort the action  
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7.2.1.1 Toggling Between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes  
To toggle between the AT ONCE (default) mode and the CONFIRM mode,  
press the TAKE button.  
In CONFIRM mode: Actions require user confirmation and the TAKE LED  
lights.  
In AT ONCE mode: Actions do not require user confirmation and the  
TAKE LED does not light.  
When the TAKE LED blinks:  
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You cannot toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes  
You can execute the previous action, by pressing the TAKE  
button  
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You can cancel the previous action, by pressing a non-relevant  
button (for example, the MENU button)  
7.2.2 Switching Outputs  
You can switch:  
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One input to one output (see section 7.2.2.1)  
Several inputs to several outputs (see section 7.2.2.2)  
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. Press the appropriate OUT button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present  
input number connected to that specific output1. If the present output is  
clear, the 2 blinking 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 output switches to the input and the MATRIX Display shows the Input  
# instead of the blinking digits.  
The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:  
1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9  
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out # x  
from in # 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. Repeat step 1 above.  
2. Press the appropriate IN button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the input  
number and the TAKE LED blinks.  
The STATUS Display shows1 the message:  
out # x  
from in # y  
Where x is the output number and y is the input number  
3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action.  
The output switches to the input and the TAKE LED lights.  
7.2.2.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs  
In the AT ONCE mode, you need to execute each OUT-IN combination  
separately (see section 7.2.2.1). When switching many inputs to many  
outputs it is recommended to toggle to the CONFIRM mode.  
In the CONFIRM mode you can key-in several actions and then confirm  
them by pressing the TAKE button once (simultaneously switching several  
inputs to several outputs).  
To switch several inputs to several outputs in the CONFIRM mode (the  
TAKE LED is lit), do the following:  
1. Press the appropriate OUT button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the  
previous input number for that specific output2. If the previous input is clear,  
the 2 blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display.  
The STATUS Display shows the message:  
out # x  
Where x is the output number  
1 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds)  
2 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9  
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2. Press the appropriate IN button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the input  
number and the TAKE LED blinks.  
The STATUS Display shows1 the message:  
out # x  
from in # y  
Where x is the output number and y is the input number  
3. Press the second appropriate OUT button, repeating step 1 above.  
4. Press the appropriate2 IN button, repeating step 2 above.  
5. Continue with this OUT-IN button sequence, pressing the appropriate OUT  
and IN buttons, as required. You can also combine an OUT-OFF or OFF-  
OUT combination with this sequence.  
6. After completing the sequence, press the TAKE button to confirm the  
actions.  
The inputs switch to the respective outputs, as the MATRIX Display shows  
(no digits blink) and the TAKE LED lights.  
7.2.2.3 Switching One Input to All Outputs  
To switch one input to all the outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):  
1. Press the ALL button.  
The MATRIX Display shows all the sets of 2 blinking digits (each  
representing the present input number for that respective output) blinking  
simultaneously.  
The STATUS Display shows the message:  
all OUTs  
2. Press the appropriate IN button.  
This input switches to all the outputs and the MATRIX Display shows the  
identical non-blinking 2 digits (representing that input number).  
To switch one input to all the outputs (in the CONFIRM mode, (the TAKE  
LED is lit)):  
1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.  
The TAKE LED blinks.  
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  
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The MATRIX Display shows the identical 2 non-blinking digits  
(representing that input number) for all outputs.  
7.2.3 Clearing1 Outputs  
You can clear (delete):  
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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. Press the appropriate OUT button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present  
input number for that specific output2. If the present input is clear, the 2  
blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display.  
The STATUS Display shows the message:  
out # x  
Where x is the output number  
2. Press the OFF button3.  
The input is cleared and the MATRIX Display does not show any Input # in  
its place.  
The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:  
out # x  
reset  
Where x is the output number  
To clear an output (in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit)):  
1. Repeat step 1 above.  
2. Press the OFF button3.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits 00 instead of the  
previous 2 blinking digits and the TAKE LED blinks.  
The STATUS Display shows4 the message:  
out # x  
reset  
1 “Clearing” means disconnecting the output from any of the inputs, and leaving it disconnected  
2 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9  
3 You can press the OFF button first, and then an OUT button (the order is irrelevant)  
4 Continuously, within the limit of the timeout (approximately 30 seconds)  
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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.  
7.2.3.2 Clearing Several Outputs  
To clear several outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):  
1. Press the appropriate OUT button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits, representing the present  
input number for that specific output1. If the present output is clear, the 2  
blinking digits 00 appear in the MATRIX Display.  
The STATUS Display shows the message:  
out # x  
Where x is the output number  
2. Press the OFF button.  
The output is cleared and the MATRIX Display does not show any Input #  
in its place.  
The STATUS Display momentarily shows the message:  
out # x  
reset  
Where x is the output number  
To clear several outputs (in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE LED is lit)):  
1. Repeat step 1 above.  
2. Press the OFF button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the 2 blinking digits 00 instead of the  
previous 2 blinking digits and the TAKE LED blinks.  
The STATUS Display shows1 the message:  
out # x  
reset  
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.  
1 For example, pressing OUT button 9 shows the blinking digits 01 if input 1 was previously routed to OUT 9  
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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.  
7.2.3.3 Clearing All Outputs  
To clear all outputs (in the AT ONCE mode):  
1. Press the ALL button.  
The MATRIX Display shows all the sets of 2 blinking digits (each  
representing the present input number connected to that respective output)  
blinking simultaneously.  
The STATUS Display shows the message:  
all OUTs  
2. Press the OFF button1.  
All the outputs are cleared and the MATRIX Display momentarily shows  
the message:  
Reset ALL connections  
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To switch one input to all the outputs (in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE  
LED is lit)):  
1. Repeat step 1 above.  
2. Press the OFF button 1.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the MATRIX Display shows the message:  
Reset ALL ?  
Press TAKE to execute  
3. Press the TAKE button to confirm.  
All the outputs are cleared and the TAKE LED lights.  
7.2.4 Storing and Recalling Setups  
You can store up to 99 settings in the non-volatile memory with the ability  
to recall each of those settings.  
1 You can press the OFF button first, and then the ALL button (the order is irrelevant)  
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7.2.4.1Storing Setups  
To store a setting, do the following:  
1. Press the STO button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Enter SETUP number  
use two digit # 01-99  
Store  
# xy  
Where xy are the OUT buttons.  
2. Press 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-basis.  
For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14). To enter  
the # 3, press # 3 followed by the TAKE button1.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
STORE this SETUP ?  
YES -> TAKE  
Store  
# xy  
3. Press the TAKE button.  
The memory stores the setup and the MATRIX Display shows the  
message:  
Setup # xy stored  
Note, saving a setup to an already allocated setup #, prompts the message in  
the MATRIX Display:  
Setup already exists  
Press TAKE to overwrite  
Pressing the TAKE button replaces the stored setup with the current setup.  
Alternatively, press a different OUT button to change the setup #.  
7.2.4.2Recalling Setups  
To recall a setting, do the following:  
1. Press the RCL button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Enter SETUP number  
use two digit # 01-99  
RECALL  
# xy  
where xy are the OUT buttons.  
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  
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basis. For example, to enter the # 14, press # 1 followed by # 4 (not # 14).  
To enter the # 3, press # 3 followed by the TAKE button1.  
The memory recalls the setup. The MATRIX Display shows the blinking  
setup and the TAKE LED blinks. The STATUS Display shows the  
message:  
SETUP # xy  
Load ?  
Where xy are the OUT buttons.  
3. Preview the setup to decide whether to implement it. If not, you can scan the  
other setups, by pressing different OUT buttons. To stop previewing the  
setups, press a non-relevant button, for example, an IN button.  
4. Press the TAKE button.  
The specific setup is implemented.  
If trying to recall an empty setup2, the MATRIX Display would show a  
message saying that that particular setup is empty and would return you to  
step 1 above.  
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You can press the MENU button up to 11 times in straight sequence to scan  
the range of commands.  
1 Alternatively, pressing # 10 followed by # 3 will also enter the # 3  
2 That is, a setup # for which no setup is actually stored  
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LOCK front panel ?  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
Operational Control  
Change the current state by  
pressing the TAKE button  
Follow the SYSTEM  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
SWITCHING METHOD setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
extended KEYBOARD setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
STORE/RECALL setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
what to INDICATE  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
Setup Commands  
COMMUNICATION setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
Reviewthe current setup by  
pressing the TAKE button  
several times (as required).  
Pressing the TAKE button  
lets you see how a command  
is setup without changing it  
IR REMOTE setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
AUTO store current SETUP  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
identify 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.  
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8.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel  
To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via  
the front panel buttons, lock1 your VS-1616SDI. Unlocking releases the  
protection mechanism.  
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To lock the VS-1616SDI:  
1. Press the MENU button once.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
LOCK front panel ?  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The front panel locks and the Displays momentarily show the messages:  
Keyboard LOCKED3  
Front panel LOCKED  
to unlock- press MENU2  
Pressing a front panel button has no effect4 but remote RS-232 and RS-485  
commands function and show on the MATRIX Display.  
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To unlock the VS-1616SDI:  
Either:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
to UNLOCK front panel  
press TAKE  
The TAKE LED blinks.  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The front panel unlocks5 and the MATRIX Display momentarily2 shows  
the message:  
Front panel  
UNLOCKED  
Or:  
1 Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485 serial (remote controller or PC)  
2 After a few seconds, the status of the unit replaces this message  
3 This message appears continuously in the STATUS Display, until the front panel is unlocked  
4 IR and Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) commands are also blocked  
5 Switching the power off and on again also unlocks the front panel  
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1. Press the TAKE button twice.  
The front panel unlocks and the same messages show as in steps 1 and 2  
above.  
8.2 Choosing the System Modes  
The terms audio-follow-video1 and audio breakaway2 are well known.  
Sometimes signals other than audio signals need to switch simultaneously  
and at other times, need to switch independently. For example:  
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Non-linear editing systems, that sometimes combine video with  
analog audio and at other times combine video with digital audio  
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Duplication systems, that make Master tapes from programs with  
different formats: composite analog, component analog and  
component digital  
When the VS-1616SDI functions in the:  
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Follow-SYSTEM mode, the VS-1616SDI switches with other  
16x16 matrix switchers3, implementing the same action  
simultaneously  
Breakaway-from-SYSTEM mode, the VS-1616SDI4 functions  
independently, implementing an action independently of the  
others  
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The VS-1616SDI unit will function5 in the Follow-SYSTEM mode if at least  
one other VS-1616SDI unit6 is set to the Follow-SYSTEM mode and these  
units interconnect via an RS-232 and/or RS-485 communication line.  
To set the VS-1616SDI unit to function in the Follow-SYSTEM mode:  
1. Press the MENU button twice.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
Follow the SYSTEM  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
1 Video and the audio channels switch simultaneously in the same way  
2 Audio channels switch independently from the video channels  
3 16x16 matrix switchers in the same series, that include, for example, the VS-1616V (a 16x16 analog video matrix switcher),  
the VS-1616A (16x16 balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), the VS-1616AD (16x16 digital audio matrix switcher units),  
the VS-162V (a 16x16 video matrix switcher), and the VS-162AV (a 16x16 audio-video matrix switcher) units  
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)  
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2. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
set UNIT follow SYSTEM?  
Press TAKE to execute  
current:  
breakaway  
3. Press the TAKE button again.  
The MATRIX Display momentarily shows this message, followed by the  
status of the switcher and in the STATUS Display the letter “S” is  
displayed behind the blinking cursor:  
the 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  
the TAKE button1 implements all the changes to the same state as the rest of  
the system placing the switcher in the Follow-SYSTEM mode.  
To set the VS-1616SDI unit to function in the Breakaway-from-SYSTEM  
mode:  
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:  
BREAKAWAY from system?  
Press TAKE to execute  
current:  
follow SYS  
3. Press the TAKE button again.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
the UNIT is set in mode  
BREAKAWAY from system  
8.3 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting  
Section 8.3.1 describes the SWITCHING METHOD settings for stand alone  
units and large matrices. Section 8.3.2 describes how to configure a  
SWITCHING METHOD.  
1 Pressing a different button cancels the operation and the switcher will remain in its previous state  
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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:  
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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. The switching  
is independent of the vertical reference  
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EXTERNAL SYNC ANALOG - switching occurs during the  
vertical interval of the video reference signal connected to the  
ANALOG connector (this signal should be properly terminated  
via the 75W (Term) button1)  
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EXTERNAL SYNC DIGITAL - switching occurs during the  
vertical interval of the video reference signal connected to the  
DIGITAL connector  
INT# 1 DIGITAL - switching occurs during the vertical interval  
of the video signal connected to Input # 1  
Before choosing the EXTERNAL SYNC DIGITAL or the INT# 1  
DIGITAL SWITCHING METHOD setting, it is necessary to install a  
digital Genlock input board2. Without installing the optional digital Genlock  
input board, these SWITCHING METHOD setting commands will be  
unavailable.  
Setting the VS-1616SDI unit as a Large Matrix (instead of as a Stand-Alone  
UNIT) provides a choice of 5 SWITCHING METHOD settings:  
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NoVIS, EXTERNAL SYNC ANALOG, EXTERNAL SYNC  
DIGITAL, INT# 1 DIGITAL, (as described above)  
MTX (SYNC from Matrix) - the vertical interval of the video  
reference (selected on one unit in the Large Matrix system) is  
present on the “SYNC” RS-485 terminal block connector3. This  
reference signal applies to all switchers in the multi- switcher  
system and facilitates switching all VS-1616SDI units  
simultaneously  
To choose the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) setting4 as the example in Figure  
14 illustrates:  
1 Item 4 in Figure 2  
2 Available for purchase as an optional extra  
3 Item 6 in Figure 2  
4 This sets the matrix sync configuration from another (Master) machine  
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Connect the RS-485 terminal block connectors1 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  
8.3.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD  
To choose a SWITCHING METHOD setting, do the following:  
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the SWITCHING METHOD  
setting.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
SWITCHING METHOD setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Use OUTkey to configure  
1: noVIS 2: EXT 3: INT#1 4:MTX  
Current  
External2  
1 Via a straight connection of all 4 PINS  
2 Indicating that the machine is currently set to the external switching method setting  
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3. Press an OUT button from 1, 2, 3 or 4. For example, OUT button # 3 to set  
the internal sync configuration.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the MATRIX Display shows the message:  
Press TAKE to configure  
from INTERNAL (Input #1)  
4. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
SWITCHING METHOD  
changed  
current:  
From In #1  
8.4 Choosing the EXTENDED KEYBOARD Setting  
Section 6.6 describes how to connect a remote keyboard. Activate or  
deactivate it by setting the extended Keyboard setting ON or OFF.  
To set the extended KEYBOARD mode, do the following:  
1. Press the MENU button until reaching the extended Keyboard setting.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
extended KEYBOARD setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Outkey 1: External keys OFF  
2: External keys ON  
current:  
X-key ON1  
3. Press the OUT button 1 to deactivate the External keys.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
Turn OFF external keys?  
Press TAKE to execute  
current:  
X-key ON  
4. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
External Keyboard mode  
changed  
current:  
X-key OFF  
1 Indicating that the external keys are currently activated  
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8.5 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode  
Choose one of these STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD modes:  
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At ONCE mode in which setups are stored/recalled immediately  
without the need for user confirmation  
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CONFIRM mode in which storing/recalling setups require user  
confirmation. The CONFIRM mode is the default1 for  
storing/recalling setups and is recommended to prevent  
erroneously storing/recalling of setups  
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 -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button and choose the appropriate Outkey 1 for the AT  
ONCE mode (Outkey 2 is for the CONFIRM mode).  
The Displays show the messages:  
STO/RCL mode  
changed  
current:  
At once  
8.6 Choosing What to INDICATE  
Choose what is displayed during regular operation: between scrolling the  
switcher setup as Figure 15 illustrates, and showing the IN/OUT range2.  
Figure 15: Choosing what to INDICATE  
1 The AT ONCE mode is the default for all actions except storing/recalling setups  
2 Useful in an expanded matrix configuration  
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Using the MENU Command Sequence  
To scroll the switcher setup (instead of showing the IN/OUT range), do the  
following:  
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the “What to INDICATE”  
command.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
what to INDICATE  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Use OUTkey to configure  
1: scroll SETUP 2: OUTs/INs  
Current:  
OUTs/INs  
3. Press the OUT button 1.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
Scroll switcher setup?  
Press TAKE to execute  
Current:  
OUTs/INs  
4. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
display mode  
changed  
Current:  
SETUP  
8.7 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting  
Choose the response option (reply or no reply).  
To choose the No Reply response option, for example, do the following:  
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the COMMUNICATION setting.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
COMMUNICATION setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
Use OUTkey to configure  
1: REPLY  
2: No Reply  
3. Press the OUT button 2.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
Set serial port No reply  
Press TAKE to execute  
Current:  
Reply  
4. Press the TAKE button again.  
The Displays show the messages:  
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Using the MENU Command Sequence  
Switcher response  
changed  
Current:  
No reply  
8.8 Setting the IR REMOTE Control  
Set the IR REMOTE control to enable remote control of the VS-1616SDI  
16x16 Video Matrix Switcher, using the Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote  
Control Device1. Refer to the RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Device user  
manual2, for full details. Table 6 and Table 7 summarize the setup and  
operational commands.  
Table 6: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Setups  
To execute this command:  
Allocate the VS-1616SDI to Group 12 SHIFT + GROUP + 12  
Set the MACHINE #  
UNIT + # key3 (according to the VS-1616SDI dipswitch settings)  
Press the following keys in this sequence:  
To enable IR REMOTE control (when set OFF), do the following:  
1. Press the MENU button until reaching the IR REMOTE setting.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
IR REMOTE setting  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Outkey 1: InfraredREMOTE OFF  
2: InfraredREMOTE ON  
current:  
remote OFF  
3. Press the OUT button 2.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
Turn ON infrared REMOTE ?  
Press TAKE to execute  
Current:  
remote OFF  
4. Press the TAKE button again.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Infrared REMOTE mode  
changed  
Current:  
remote 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)  
3 For example, press UNIT + # 1 if the VS-1616SDI is set as MACHINE # 1  
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Using the MENU Command Sequence  
Table 7: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Operations  
To execute this command:  
Press the following keys in this sequence:  
# key (for the output) + # key (for the input)1  
Switch an Input to an Output  
Store/Recall a setup  
SHIFT + STO/RCL + # key (for the setup)  
8.9 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP  
Choose whether or not to save the current setup automatically, that is,  
whether to save the machine’s status on power down, so that it returns to the  
same status after cycling power.  
To save the current setup automatically (when set OFF), do the following:  
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the AUTO Store Current SETUP  
command.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
AUTO store current SETUP  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The Displays show the messages:  
OUTkey 1: no AutoSave  
2: AutoSave CURRENT setup  
current:  
NO save  
3. Press the OUT button 2.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
Auto store CURRENT setup ?  
Press TAKE to execute  
Current:  
NO save  
4. Press the TAKE button again.  
The Displays show the messages:  
AUTOSAVE mode  
changed  
Current:  
AutoSave  
8.10 Identifying the MACHINE  
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  
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Using the MENU Command Sequence  
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 16 illustrates) shows the message:  
Figure 16: Machine Identification  
8.11 Choosing the Initial RESET  
Choose to reset the machine1 to the:  
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Current status2 (reloads the current setup)  
Factory default (resets to the pre-installed factory default state3)  
To reset the machine, do the following:  
1. Press the MENU button until you reach the initial RESET command.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
initial RESET  
yes -> TAKE, next -> MENU  
2. Press the TAKE button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the message:  
Outkey 1: Current status  
2: Factory default  
3. Press the OUT button 2, for example, to reset to the factory default.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the Displays show the messages:  
Reset to factory default  
Press TAKE to execute  
WARNING  
!!!!!  
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)  
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Upgrading Flash Memory  
4. Press the TAKE button again.  
The Displays show the messages:  
Reset to factory default  
confirm by pressing OUT # 7  
WARNING !!!!!  
5. Press the OUT # 7.  
The machine resets to the factory default and the Displays show the first  
messages of the reloading progress (as Figure 16 illustrates).  
9
Upgrading Flash Memory  
The main part of the VS-1616SDI firmware is located in FLASH1 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)  
“1616-15.hex” to the FLASH memory2.  
The current VS-1616SDI software version shows in the STATUS display as  
Figure 12 illustrates in section 7.1.  
9.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port  
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-1616SDI unit,  
connect:  
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The COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the VS-  
1616SDI unit  
When upgrading the firmware on several VS-1616SDI units at once:  
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Connect the COM port on your PC to the RS-232 IN port on the  
first VS-1616SDI unit  
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Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the first VS-1616SDI unit to  
the RS-232 IN port on the second VS-1616SDI unit or another  
16x16 unit  
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Connect All 16x16 units that you want to upgrade, in this way,  
linking them in a daisy chain connection  
Set DIP 7 according to whether or not a Null-modem connection  
is being used3  
1 Electrically programmable and erasable  
2 The number “15” in the file name indicates the version number “1.5”. Be sure you receive the latest version, and that it is a  
“.hex” file  
3 Refer to section 6.3 for full details  
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Upgrading Flash Memory  
9.2 Upgrading the Firmware  
1. Install and run the K-Sender program on your PC.  
2. Open the K-Sender program.  
The File COM Port Sender window opens.  
3. Choose the appropriate COM port.  
Be sure that “9600 Baud rate” is chosen.  
Click the File button.  
4. Locate the file “1616-15.hex” and click the Open button.  
The filename appears in the lower part of the window (in bold script).  
5. Press and hold the TAKE button while simultaneously turning on the  
POWER switch on the VS-1616SDI.  
After a few seconds, following the initial machine identification message,  
the MATRIX Display shows the following message:  
Please,  
release key TAKE  
6. Release the TAKE button.  
The TAKE LED blinks and the MATRIX Display shows the following  
message:  
Update program?  
Please confirm < TAKE >  
7. Press the TAKE button.  
The MATRIX Display shows the following message:  
YOU will lose current SETUP1  
Confirm < TAKE >  
8. Press the TAKE button again.  
The MATRIX Display shows the following message:  
Are you ABSOLUTELY sure?  
Press TAKE to execute  
At this stage, and at any time previously, you can cancel the operation by  
pressing any button, other than the TAKE button.  
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  
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Upgrading Flash Memory  
10. After a few seconds the FLASH memory is erased and the MATRIX  
Display shows the following message:  
Ready for receiving  
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.  
The color of the Send button changes to red and numbers appear  
dynamically inside the blue line. The Displays on the VS-1616SDI show  
the messages:  
S=0807561  
Transfer may take minutes  
Please, wait…  
12. Observe the PC monitor and the VS-1616SDI MATRIX and STATUS  
Displays. After about 30 seconds, the program installation completes, the  
color of the Send button ceases to be red and the numbers inside the blue  
line disappear. The Displays on the VS-1616SDI show the messages:  
Program replaced  
successfully!  
S=16608D  
16608D  
13. After about 3 seconds, the Displays show the messages:  
Turn unit OFF, reconnect  
cables and turn ON  
S=16608D  
16608D  
14. Verify that the checksum (for example, S=16608D) is the same on both  
lines.  
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 VS-1616SDI off.  
Reconnect the RS-232 IN and RS-232 OUT rear panel port connections (as  
applicable).  
Turn the POWER switch on the VS-1616SDI on again.  
Observe the new version number that shows in the STATUS Display.  
Go to the Menu and restore your specific settings. Prepare and store all  
necessary setups.  
1 Shows the dynamic progress upgrade of the checksum  
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Technical Specifications  
10 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 W on BNC connectors  
Outputs:  
16 reclocked SMPTE-259M Serial Video, 75 W on BNC connectors  
Reference Input:  
Analog loop through on BNC connectors, 75 W/Hi-Z, switchable SMPTE-259M  
serial video (option)  
Switching:  
Resolution:  
Standards:  
Vertical interval  
8 or 10-bits, automatic  
143Mb/s (4fsc NTSC)  
177Mb/s (4fsc PAL)  
270Mb/s (4:2:2 Component)  
360Mb/s (4:2:2 Widescreen)  
Equalization:  
Jitter:  
Automatic up to 300m, (Belden 8281 cable, 270Mb/s)  
<300ps at 270Mb/s, 10Hz  
Overshoot:  
Output Level:  
Control:  
Dimensions:  
Power Source:  
Weight:  
<5%  
800mV, +/- 5%  
38 selector switches; RS-232, RS-485, IR remote, dry keyboard extension  
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 2U (H) rack-mountable  
230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, (115VAC, U.S.A.) 10VA  
3.5 kg (7.8 lbs.) approx  
Accessories:  
Power cord, Null modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software  
11 Hex Codes  
Table 9 includes the Protocol 20001 hexadecimal codes2. The  
communication parameters are: 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1  
stop bit.  
2 This example assumes MACHINE # 1, and node 0  
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Hex Codes  
Table 9: Hex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher  
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT  
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2
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8B  
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8C  
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8D  
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8D  
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8E  
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90  
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8D  
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8B  
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81  
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8C  
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8E  
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8F  
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8D  
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8E  
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ASCII Protocol: General  
12 ASCII Protocol: General  
The ASCII protocol has three basic commands: Y for connect, T for recall,  
P for store.  
Before using the ASCII protocol, you need to select it from the machine’s  
front panel:  
1. Press the MENU button until you get to “set communication protocol”.  
2. Choose the ASCII protocol.  
This is saved in the non-volatile memory, so the machine remains in ASCII  
even after turning 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!!  
13 ASCII Protocol: Description  
The three basic commands are Y, T, and P.  
“Y” command: MAKE A CROSSPOINT CONNECTION.  
Format:  
** Y o#, i# !!  
where i# is the input number, and o# is the output number.  
Note: The string does not need a space (spaces are used here just to add  
clarity to the explanation).  
Example:  
**Y3,4!! connects input 4 to output 3.  
**Y9,6!! connects input 6 to output 9.  
**Y2,17,Y43,12,Y7,6!! connects input 17 to output 2, input 12 to output 43,  
and input 6 to output 7.  
The buffer allows up to 63 characters. Thus, a single string can include  
about 10 cross-point connections.  
Also:  
**Y0,5!! connects input 5 to all outputs.  
**Y3,0!! disconnects output 3.  
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ASCII Protocol: Description  
“T” command: RECALL A SETUP.  
Format:  
** T s# !!  
where s# is the setup number (1 to 99) to recall.  
Example:  
**T13!! recalls setup number 13.  
“P” command: STORE A SETUP.  
Format:  
** 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!!  
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer  
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.  
Caution  
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.  
P/N: 2900-002063 REV 2  
 

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