Kramer VS-162V User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-162V
16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3Overview 3
4Your Video Matrix Switcher 4
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 7
5Installing the VS-162V in a Rack 8
6Installing and Operating a Single VS-162V - Overview 9
7Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher 10
7.1 Configuring the Standalone VS-162V 10
7.1.1 Configuring a 16x16 Composite Video Switcher 10
7.1.2 Configuring an 8x8 s-Video (Y/C) Switcher 11
7.1.3 Configuring a 5x5 YUV/RGB Switcher 12
7.1.4 Configuring a 4x4 RGBS Switcher 12
7.2 Configuring 16x16 Multi-Channel Video Switchers 13
7.2.1 Configuring a 2-Unit 16x16 Y/C Switcher 13
7.2.2 Configuring a 3-Unit 16x16 YUV/RGB Switcher 14
7.2.3 Configuring a 4-Unit 16x16 RGBS Switcher 15
7.3 Configuring a Multi-Unit Matrix Switcher 15
7.3.1 Configuring a 32x16 Switcher 16
7.3.2 Configuring a 32x32 Switcher 17
7.4 Configuring a System of Interconnected Switchers 18
8Understanding Addressing and System Modes 20
8.1 Setting the DIP-Switches 20
8.2 Setting the MACHINE # 21
8.3 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS # 21
8.4 Understanding the SYSTEM Mode 21
8.5 Understanding the SLAVE Mode 22
9Connecting a Control Interface 22
9.1 Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface 23
9.1.1 Connecting Two Units with a Null-Modem Adapter 24
9.1.2 Connecting Two Units without a Null-Modem Adapter 24
9.1.3 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem Adapter 24
9.1.4 Connecting to a 9-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 25
9.1.5 Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port with a Null-Modem Adapter 25
9.1.6 Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 25
9.2 Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface 26
9.3 Configuring the Sync 29
9.4 Connecting the KEYBOARD EXTENSION 29

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10 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 30
10.1 Startup Display 30
10.2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 31
10.3 Toggling Between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 32
10.4 Switching 32
10.4.1 Switching One Input to One Output 32
10.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 33
10.4.3 Switching One Input to All Outputs 34
10.5 Clearing 35
10.5.1 Clearing an Output 35
10.5.2 Clearing Several Outputs 36
10.5.3 Clearing All Outputs 37
10.6 Storing and Recalling Setups 37
10.6.1 Storing Setups 37
10.6.2 Recalling Setups 38
11 MENU Commands 39
11.1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 41
11.2 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway from System Mode 42
11.3 Choosing the Video Format Setting 43
11.4 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS 44
11.4.1 Changing the Standalone MACHINE ADDRESS to a Large Matrix 45
11.4.2 Changing the Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS to Standalone 46
11.4.3 Changing to a Different Large Matrix MACHINE ADDRESS 47
11.5 Choosing the SWITCHING METHOD Setting 48
11.5.1 Understanding the SWITCHING METHOD Settings 48
11.5.2 Configuring a SWITCHING METHOD 50
11.6 Choosing the Extended Keyboard Setting 50
11.7 Setting the STORE/RECALL KEYBOARD Mode 51
11.8 Choosing the INDICATE Setting 51
11.9 Choosing the COMMUNICATION Setting 52
11.10 Setting the IR REMOTE Control 53
11.11 Choosing the AUTO STORE Current SETUP 54
11.12 Identifying the MACHINE 55
11.13 Choosing the Initial RESET 55
12 Upgrading the Flash Memory 56
12.1 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 56
12.2 Upgrading the Firmware 57
13 Technical Specifications 59
14 Communication Protocol 59

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Figures
Figure 1: VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher 5
Figure 2: DIP-Switch Setup on a Single Machine 9
Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162V for Composite Video (CV) 11
Figure 4: Configuring the VS-162V for s-Video (Y/C) 11
Figure 5: Configuring the VS-162V for YUV (RGB) 12
Figure 6: Configuring the VS-162V for RGBS 12
Figure 7: Configuring a 16x16 YUV (RGB) Switcher with 3 VS-162V Units 14
Figure 8: MACHINE ADDRESS # Designation 15
Figure 9: Configuring a 32x16 Switcher 16
Figure 10: Connecting the 32x32 Switcher 18
Figure 11: Assembling a System of Interconnected Switchers 19
Figure 12: Rear Panel DIP-switches 20
Figure 13: Connecting a PC to 4 VS-162V Units 23
Figure 14: Connecting to a 25-pin PC COM Port without a Null-Modem Adapter 25
Figure 15: RS-485 Connector PINOUT 26
Figure 16: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors between Two VS-162V Units 27
Figure 17: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup 28
Figure 18: Keyboard Extension (EXT. KEYS) Connector 30
Figure 19: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 31
Figure 20: Sequence of MENU Commands 40
Figure 21: Choosing the MTX (SYNC from Matrix) Setting 49
Figure 22: Choosing what to INDICATE 52
Figure 23: Machine Identification 55
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher Features 6
Table 2: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine 9
Table 3: Standalone Switcher Configuration for CV, Y/C, YUV (RGB) and RGBS 10
Table 4: 16x16 Multi-Channel Configurations 13
Table 5: DIP-switch Definitions 20
Table 6: Machine # DIP-Switch Settings 21
Table 7: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Setups 53
Table 8: Summary of Basic RC-IR2 Operations 54
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher 59
Table 10: Hex Table for the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher 60

Introduction
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1 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, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix
Switcher.
that are clearly
defined by function.
This product is ideal for:
•Professional display systems requiring video signal routing
•Broadcast, presentation and production facilities
•Rental/staging applications
•Monitoring in large duplication systems
The package includes the following items:
•VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher
•Windows®-based Kramer control software2
•Power cord and null-modem adapter
•This user manual3
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download the latest software from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VS-162V is a high-performance 16x16 vertical interval matrix
switcher for composite video signals on BNC connectors. In addition to its
typical 16x16 operation, the VS-162V can be configured as follows:
•8x8 for s-Video (Y/C)
•5x5 for YUV or RGB (with the sync on the green signal - RGSB)
•4x4 for RGBS signals
A main advantage of the VS-162V 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-1616SDI (a
16x16 digital video matrix switcher), VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio
matrix switcher), and VS-1616RS (an RS-422 control signal matrix
switcher).
In particular, the VS-162V:
•Produces glitch-free transitions, when sources share a common
reference sync1
•Offers excellent video performance, which ensures that it remains
transparent in almost any video application
In addition the VS-162V:
•May be used as a single unit, or expanded to up to 96 x 96
inputs/outputs
•Can be configured into a Kramer multi-signal switcher system
including digital and analog video, digital and analog audio, and
RS-422 control switchers
•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
•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
1 As it switches during the vertical interval

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Your Video Matrix Switcher
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You can control the VS-162V:
•Using the front panel buttons
•Remotely, by RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by
a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller
•Remotely, from the Kramer RC-IR2Infrared Remote Control
Transmitter
•An external remote IR receiver (optional), see section 4.1
•Via external dry-contact push buttons
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching,
and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality
cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
VS-162V in a location free from moisture and away from
excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your Video Matrix Switcher
Figure 1and Table 1define the front and rear panels of the VS-162V.

Your Video Matrix Switcher
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Figure 1: VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher

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Your Video Matrix Switcher
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Table 1: Front Panel VS-162V 16x16 Video Matrix Switcher Features
#
Feature
Function
1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infrared
remote control transmitter
2 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to
all outputs
3 OFF Button An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an
OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs
4 STO Button Stores the current setting in the non-volatile memory
5 RCL Button Recalls a setup from the non-volatile memory
6 LCD MATRIX display
1
Displays the selected input(s) switched to the output(s) (above or
below the corresponding OUTPUT label) and user interface
messages
7 LCD STATUS Display
1
Displays the matrix status
8 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched (from 1 to 16)
9 IN Buttons Select the input to switch to the output (from 1 to 16)
10 MENU Button Selects the programming commands to setup the switcher
11 TAKE Button Used to confirm and complete setup and switching
12 SYNC IN BNC Connector Connects to the external video sync source
13 LOOP BNC
Connector Connects to the SYNC IN connector on the next unit
14 TERM SYNC Button Press to terminate at 75Ωor release for looping
2
15 EXT. (extension) KEYS
Terminal Block Connectors Connects to an external keyboard (remote unit)
16 RS-485 Detachable Terminal
Block Port Pins # 1 and # 2 are for vertical sync and Ground connection, and Pins # 3 and # 4 are for RS 485
17 RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub (F) Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller3
18 RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub (M)
Port Connects to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port of the next unit in the daisy-chain connection
19 SETUP DIP-Switches DIP-switches for setup of the unit
20 REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine
via an IR remote controller (instead of using the front panel IR
receiver)4
21 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
22 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors (from 1 to 16)
23 IN BNC Connectors Connect to the video sources (from 1 to 16)
24 TERM IN Buttons Press to terminate at 75Ωor release for looping5
25 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
1 In sections 11.1 and 12.2 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 9-pin D-sub port of the previous unit in the line
4 Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine, see section 4.1
5 Push in to terminate the input. Push out when the input extends to another unit (the last unit in the chain must be terminated
when looping)

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4.1 Using the IR Transmitter
You can use the RC-IR2 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-
in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR
receiver1. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the
machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with
three extension cables2
Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer
dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable11F
3with the 3.5mm connector
that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the
external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.
1 Model: C-A35M/IRR-50
2 Model: C-A35M/A35F-50
3 P/N: 505-70434010-S

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5 Installing the VS-162V in a Rack
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This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack
mount.
Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount
Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is
within the recommended range: To rack-mount a machine:
1. Attach both ear brackets to the
machine. To do so, remove the
screws from each side of the
machine (3 on each side), and
replace those screws through the
ear brackets.
2. Place the ears of the machine
against the rack rails, and insert the
proper screws (not provided)
through each of the four holes in the
rack ears.
Note that:
•In some models, the front panel
may feature built-in rack ears
•Detachable rack ears can be
removed for desktop use
•Always mount the machine in the
rack before you attach any cables
or connect the machine to the
power
•If you are using a Kramer rack
adapter kit (for a machine that is not
19"), see the Rack Adapters user
manual for installation instructions
(you can download it at:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com)
Operating temperature range +5º to +45º C (41º to 113º F)
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing
Storage temperature range -20º to +70º C (-4º to 158º F)
Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing
!
CAUTION
!!
When installing in a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking
care that:
1. It is located within the recommended environmental
conditions, as the operating ambient temperature of a
closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the
room ambient temperature.
2. Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around
the machine.
3. The machine is placed straight in the correct
horizontal position.
4. You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting
the machine to the supply circuit, overloading the
circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Refer to the appropriate
nameplate ratings for information. For example, for
fuse replacement, see the value printed on the
product label.
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way
and is connected only to an electricity socket with
grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where
electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord
is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall), for
example, when using an extension cable or a power
strip, and that you use only the power cord that is
supplied with the machine.

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6 Installing and Operating a Single VS-162V - Overview
To install the VS-162V, connect the following1
•Power cord
to the rear panel, as
required:
•Video input and output cables
•Control interface cables between switcher units, or PC (or other
controller), as described in section 9
•Set the DIP-switches, as described in section 8
•Set the system variables using the MENU function, as described
in section 11
By default, the VS-162V is setup for operation as a single machine.
This means that it is:
•A 16x16 composite video switcher
•Switched during the vertical interval of the external reference
In particular, be sure that the DIP-switches are set as shown in Figure 2(for
more information, see section 8):
Figure 2: DIP-Switch Setup on a Single Machine
To operate a single machine, see Table 2.
Table 2: Quick Reference Operating Guide for a Single Machine
To perform this command: Press:
Connect an input with an output OUT #; IN #
Reset a specific output OUT #; OFF
Reset all outputs ALL; OFF
Connect all outputs to a specific input ALL; IN #
Store a setup STO; OUT #; TAKE
Recall a setup RCL; OUT #; TAKE
Lock front panel MENU; TAKE
Unlock front panel TAKE; TAKE
Change default setup Press the Menu button several times until you reach the
appropriate Menu setup command and follow the instructions
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-162V

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7 Configuring the VS-162V Video Matrix Switcher
Using the VS-162V unit and/or other 16x16 matrix switchers in the series1
•A standalone switcher (see section
,
you can assemble the following kinds of systems:
7.1)
•A multi-channel video switcher (see section 7.2)
•An expanded matrix switcher (see section 7.3)
•A system of interconnected switchers (see section 7.4)
Note: When configuring multiple units, each unit must have an address. For
an explanation on addressing and system modes, see section 8.
7.1 Configuring the Standalone VS-162V
This section describes how to configure your VS-162V as a standalone
switcher for:
•Composite video (CV) (see section 7.1.1)
•s-Video (Y/C) (see section 7.1.2)
•YUV (RGB) (see section 7.1.3)
•RGBS (see section 7.1.4)
Table 3defines the number of inputs and outputs for each signal
configuration:
Table 3: Standalone Switcher Configuration for CV, Y/C, YUV (RGB) and RGBS
Configuration Number of Inputs and Outputs
on a Standalone Unit
Composite 16x16
s-Video (Y/C) 8x8
YUV / RGB 5x5
RGBS 4x4
7.1.1 Configuring a 16x16 Composite Video Switcher
By default, a single VS-162V unit is configured for composite video with
16 inputs and 16 outputs, as shown in Figure 3:
1 Including the VS-1616A (a 16x16 analog balanced stereo audio matrix switcher), the VS-1616SDI (a 16x16 digital video
matrix switcher), and the VS-1616AD (a 16x16 digital audio matrix switcher)

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Figure 3: Configuring the VS-162V for Composite Video (CV)
7.1.2 Configuring an 8x8 s-Video (Y/C) Switcher
To configure a single VS-162V switcher as an 8x8 video matrix switcher
(with 8 inputs and 8 outputs) for s-Video (Y/C), group the inputs and
outputs into pairs, as shown in Figure 4:
Figure 4: Configuring the VS-162V for s-Video (Y/C)

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7.1.3 Configuring a 5x5 YUV/RGB Switcher
To configure a single VS-162V switcher as a 5x5 video matrix switcher for
YUV (or RGB), group the inputs and outputs1
Figure 5into sets of 3, as shown in
. The YUV channel is also appropriate for RGSB. In this case,
connect Gs for Y, R for V and B for U.
Figure 5: Configuring the VS-162V for YUV (RGB)
7.1.4 Configuring a 4x4 RGBS Switcher
To configure a single VS-162V switcher as a 4x4 video matrix switcher for
RGBS, group the inputs and outputs into sets of 4, as shown in Figure 6:
Figure 6: Configuring the VS-162V for RGBS
1 Input 16 and output 16 are not used

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7.2 Configuring 16x16 Multi-Channel Video Switchers
You can configure VS-162V units as a 16x16 multi-channel video switcher
for:
•s-Video (Y/C) (see section 7.2.1)
•YUV (RGB) (see section 7.2.2)
•RGBS (see section 7.2.3)
You may need several VS-162V units to expand the system, as Table 4
defines. For example, for composite configuration, a single VS-162V unit
provides 16 inputs and 16 outputs. However, for s-Video (Y/C)
configuration you need two VS-162V units to provide 16 inputs and 16
outputs.
In a multi-channel video switcher configuration, one unit must be the master
(with DIP 6 OFF) while the other units are slaves (with DIP 6 ON).
The front panel of each slave unit is always locked and the MATRIX and
STATUS LCD displays do not illuminate. The slave units follow the master.
The master unit operates in the regular way1
Note: To activate a multi-channel video switcher so that each unit is in the
same state from the outset, turn on the master unit power before turning on
the slave units.
, leading the slaves in the
background.
Table 4: 16x16 Multi-Channel Configurations
Configuration No. VS-162Vs Needed to
Make a 16x16 Switcher
Composite 1
s-Video (Y/C) 2
YUV / RGB 3
RGBS 4
7.2.1 Configuring a 2-Unit 16x16 Y/C Switcher
To configure a 16x16 s-Video (Y/C) video matrix switcher, combine two
VS-162V switchers. Connect as shown in Figure 7, substituting the C unit
for the U unit and ignoring the V unit. Set the DIP-switches as shown in
Figure 7. Connect the communication line via the RS-232 or RS-485 control
interface as described in section 9.
1 The front panel is not locked and the MATRIX and STATUS LCD Displays illuminate

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7.2.2 Configuring a 3-Unit 16x16 YUV/RGB Switcher
To configure a 16x16 YUV video matrix switcher, combine1
Figure 7three
VS-162V switchers, as shown in :
Figure 7: Configuring a 16x16 YUV (RGB) Switcher with 3 VS-162V Units
1 For a description of how to connect the RS-485 connectors between the VS-162V switchers, refer to section 9.2

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7.2.3 Configuring a 4-Unit 16x16 RGBS Switcher
To configure four VS-162V switchers as a 16x16 RGBS video matrix
switcher, combine three VS-162V switchers for YUV (RGB) as shown in
Figure 7.
7.3 Configuring a Multi-Unit Matrix Switcher
You can greatly expand the number of inputs and outputs using several VS-
162V units1
8.3
. To do this, you must set a unique MACHINE ADDRESS #
(see section ) on each VS-162V unit. This defines which inputs and
outputs are configured to a particular unit, as the chart in Figure 8
illustrates.
For example, to connect a 48x64 switcher (48 inputs and 64 outputs), you
would configure using MACHINE ADDRESS # 1, 2, 3, 4; 7, 8, 9, 10; 13,
14, 15 and 16. You can only choose a rectangular2
Figure 8configuration from the
chart in .
OUTPUTS 1-16 OUTPUTS 65-80OUTPUTS 49-64OUTPUTS 17-32
INPUTS
17-32
INPUTS
1-16
INPUTS
33-48
INPUTS
49-64
INPUTS
65-80
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 7
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 1
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 13
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 19
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 25
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 31
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 8
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 2
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 14
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 20
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 26
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 32
INPUTS
81-96
OUTPUTS 33-48
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 9
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 3
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 15
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 21
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 27
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 33
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 10
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 4
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 16
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 22
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 28
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 34
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 11
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 5
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 17
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 23
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 29
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 35
OUTPUTS 81-96
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 12
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 6
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 18
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 24
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 30
MACHINE
ADDRESS # 36
Figure 8: MACHINE ADDRESS # Designation
1 For example, a 32x32 switcher and a 32x16 switcher. In fact, you can connect up to 36 units to form a switcher with 96
inputs and 96 outputs
2 For example, like this: but not like this:

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7.3.1 Configuring a 32x16 Switcher
A 32x16 switcher consists of two VS-162V units (MACHINE ADDRESS #
1 and MACHINE ADDRESS # 7), as shown in Figure 8. To make this
configuration, as shown in Figure 9:
1. Set the MACHINE # on both VS-162V units to #1 (see section 8.2).
2. Set the MACHINE ADDRESS # on one VS-162V unit to 1 and on the
other VS-162V unit to 7 (refer to Figure 8).
3. Set DIP 6 OFF on both VS-162V units.
4. Using T-connectors, connect OUTPUTS 1 to 16 on both VS-162V units.
OUTPUTS 1 to 16 become the SYSTEM OUTPUTS 1 to 16, while the
inputs on the MACHINE ADDRESS # 1 are system inputs 1 to 16, and the
inputs on the MACHINE ADDRESS # 7 are system inputs 17 to 32.
The two VS-162V units form a 32x16 switcher.
Figure 9: Configuring a 32x16 Switcher