Sams PM-88va2lcd Instruction manual

PM-88va2lcd
8x8 analog video / 2ch unbalanced
audio routing switcher with local control
Copyright © 1999 - 2014 Sams elektronik d.o.o.
Published: 05. june 2009.
Updated: 25. november 2014.
Z10-3 edition 1
Code: 007.102
ENGLISH
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48 Zivka Davidovica st.
11050 Belgrade
Serbia
Tel/Fax: [phone]
[phone]
[email protected]
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USER MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
Read the instructions before using the device.
Keep this manual for periodic usage.

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Dear User,
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
Your purchase is a wise investment. The equipment you have purchased is manufactured with great care from
high-quality parts and materials. It is designed to fully meet the needs according to specications, if properly
installed, used and maintained according to the enclosed instructions.
Any technical failure or deciency that occurs during the warranty period specied on the invoice of the
purchased equipment will be inspected and serviced by Sams elektronik doo or an authorized service center of
the manufacturer, with the conditions set out in the warranty statement.
THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
1. Product has declared characteristics. Within the warranty period, manufacturer ensures the removal of
technical failures, product defects or replacement of products if declared characteristics of the product are
changed.
2. If the goods are not delivered as specied with the contract, the consumer has the right to request from the
manufacturer / service provider to eliminate the lack of conformity, without charge, repair or replacement,
or to request an appropriate price reduction or terminate the contract.
3. Any repair or replacement must be made within a reasonable time without signicant inconvenience to
the consumer, taking into account the nature and the purpose for which the consumer has purchased the
product.
4. The consumer has the right to terminate the contract, if he can realize the right to repair or replacement,
or if the manufacturer / servicer has not completed repair or replacement within a reasonable time or if
the manufacturer / servicer did not perform repair or replacement without signicant inconvenience to the
consumer.
5. The consumer may not terminate the contract if the lack of conformity of the product is negligible.
6. The product will function properly when used in accordance with the user manual.
7. Period of servicing the product is 6 years from the launch on the market.
The product purchased outside the territory of Serbia does not fall under the terms of this warranty, only to 1
year factory warranty from date of purchase.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
1. The warranty period begins on the date of sale referred in the invoice.
2. The buyer loses the right to warranty if the defect cause failure from not following the user manual
instructions, improper installation, comes to mechanical damage during use, repairs and modications by
unauthorized persons, installation of non-genuine spare parts, and if the buyer does not comply with all
warnings listed in the user manual.
3. The warranty is voided if the device is damaged during the disturbances from the environment, natural
disasters (oods, hail, etc.), suffered an electric shock or lightning strike.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Be sure to thoroughly read the user manual.
If you have any doubts about the instructions, contact the technical support of the manufacturer.
2. Before contacting for technical help, please make sure that are provided with all necessary conditions for
normal operation.
3. If the malfunction or defect in the device does not eliminate within a reasonable time from the date of
failure, the warranty period shall be extended for as many days as the unit is in service.
4. For all maintenance interventions shall solely be authorized services listed in this Warranty Certicate.
WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT SAFEY
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO MOISTURE OR RAIN
The symbol “lightning in a triangle” is to alert the user to the presence of
high voltage. In poor conditions the user may be exposed to shock.
The symbol “exclamation mark in a triangle” is to alert the user to comply by
the terms of use in user’s manual, which is supplied with the device.
SAFETY WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
DO N OT O PEN
CAUTION
RIZIK OD S TRUJNOG UDARA
NE O TVARATI
DOK JE P OD N APONOM
UPOZORENJE
CLASS I DEVICE
Grounding is connected to the chassis of the device.
The power supply is protected with fuse against overload.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE
Sams elektronik has made every effort to ensure that the equipment works in perfect condition. In
the event that problems that occur can not be resolved, or if you have any questions regarding this
equipment or information about other products produced from Sams elektronik, contact your local sales
representative or call Sams elektronik directly through one of the ways listed below:
Sales: [phone]
Technical support: [phone]
Service: [phone]
Email:
Sales - [email protected]
Technical support and service - [email protected]
Web site: www.sams.rs
Address:
SAMS ELEKTRONIK d.o.o.
48 Zivka Davidovica st
11050 Belgrade
Serbia
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVER.
DEVICE MAINTENANCE REQUIRES PROFESSIONAL PERSON AUTHORIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using the device.
2. Keep all safety and operating instructions.
3. Follow the instructions from the user manual.
4. Do not upgrade device, except in the case advised by the manufacturer.
5. Do not use the device in the presence of water and / or moisture.
6. Do not pour water or moisten the device with any type of liquid.
7. Openings on device are provided for ventilation.
8. Do not block air ow through the ventilation openings.
9. This product is powered by AC ~ 230V ± 10%, 50Hz.
10. This product is equipped with a three-wire cord with grounding.
11. This device is equipped with a protective fuse in the power outlet. Do not bypass fuse.
12. Do not replace the fuse. Replacement can be made by a person authorized by the manufacturer.
13. Do not bend the power cord so that it can be damaged.
14. Connect connectors as in the enclosed instructions. Deviations from the allowed values predicted
for the inputs and outputs of the device can cause severe damage and warranty void.
15. Do not use the device in an environment that contains ammable or explosive materials in any
physical state.
16. Turn off the power corde before cleaning. Do not use liquid, aerosol or ammable cleaners. Use
only a dry cloth.
17. Servicing is performed by a qualied person. Removing the cover user is exposed to high
voltages.
18. Never use the device when the cover is open and the device is powered on.
19. Do not expose to extreme high or low temperatures.
20. Do not expose to sudden temperature changes.
21. Call service in the following cases:
- The power cord or plug is damaged
- Liquid or foreign objects is inside the device
- The machine is exposed to water and moisture
- The device does not function according to specication
- The unit has been dropped or damaged
- The characteristics are signicantly changed
22. Use only specied replacement parts.
23. Professional person authorized by the manufacturer must check the device after completion of
service.
24. Allow a free rack unit (1RU) above and below the device for ventilation or put rack fan under the
device.
Pictures and drawings listed in this user manual are for information purposes only and may differ
from the actual device. Design and specications of the device may change without prior notice.

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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................6
MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................6
REMOVAL AND STORAGE...............................................................................................6
DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................8
ROUTING SWITCHER STATUS ON LCD............................................................................8
SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................9
NOTES .........................................................................................................................10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
The box contains:
- Device
- Power corde
- User manual (optional)
Before use, check the contents of the box. For any deciency report to the seller or the manufacturer
of the product.
DEVICE IS INSULATED BY PROTECTIVE WRAP AND PACKED IN A CARDBOARD BOX.
DEVICE IS SENSITIVE TO SHAKES AND DROPS. HANDLE WITH CARE DURING TRANSPORT
AND ASSEMBLY.
Check if the product is damaged during transport.
1. Before dismantling the device, switch off the power, remove
the power cord and remove all other connectors.
2. Remove the four screws for fastening.
3. Remove the device from rack cabinet.
4. Wrap the machine in the foil to protect it from dust. Package
it in a box.
5. The device must be stored in a room without moisture.
The system maintains only person authorized by Sams elektronik
doo.
Any voluntarily opening device, upgrading or servicing is strictly
prohibited and is subject to warranty void, and the possibility of
injury.
Places for fastening
PROCEDURES FOR SAFE USE OF THE DEVICE:
1. - Remove the protective wrap from the chassis.
- For devices that are AC 230V / 50Hz powered, the device is supplied with power cord.
- Use only power corde that comes with the device.
2. Device is mounted in a 19“ special-purpose rack cabinets designed for this type of device. Screw
device with four screws. Screws for fastening are not supplied with the device.
3. The device must be connected to ground. A device that is not connected to the grounding does
not function properly according to factory declarations and can cause adverse effects on users and
other equipment.
4. Strictly comply to all steps for proper connection of devices in the system.
Illustration - mounted device

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DESCRIPTION
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PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Sams elektronik d.o.o. • 48 Zivka Davidovica st. • 11050 Belgrade • Serbia • • [phone]; [phone] • [email protected] • www.sams.rs •
PM-88va2lcd
8x8 analog video / 2ch unbalanced audio
routing switcher with local control
- Low price
- 8 video inputs / outputs
- 8 stereo audio inputs / outputs
- Separate routing of audio video
- Separate routing of audio channels
- Vertical interval switching
- Undo function by destination and level
- Locking of individual connections
- Return to the previous state due to power failure
- 2ch unbalanced analog audio signals
- IP 67 keys with min. 5,000,000 switching
- PC interface
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Code: ............................................................................... 007.102
- Weight: ................................................................................. 2 Kg
- Type: .................................................................... 1RU rack frame
- Dimensions: ....................................................1RU x 19” x 200mm
- Delivery includes: .........................device, power corde, user manual
VIDEO MATRIX
INPUT
- Number: ..................................................................................... 8
- Level: ............................................................ 1V p-p nominal video
- Impedance: ............................................................................ 75Ω
- Connectors: ................................................................. BNC female
OUTPUT
- Number: ..................................................................................... 8
- Connectors: ............................................................................BNC
- Impedance: ............................................................................ 75Ω
- Hum on output: ................................................. > 43dB at 5.5MHz
- Output level: ...................................................................... 1V p-p
PERFORMANCE
- Frequency responce: .............................. ± 0.1dB (50Hz to 5.5MHz)
ORDERING INFORMATION
Code Name Description
007.102 PM-88va2lcd Video / 2CH audio matrix 8x8
Specications and designs are subject to change without notice
PM-88va2 a 8x8 integrated video / audio 2ch matrix. Inputs supporting composite signals only. PM-88va2 has integrated XY command on the front
panel. PM-88va2 is designed for professional use in post production.
front side
rear side
AUDIO MATRIX
INPUT
- Number: .................................................8, unbalanced / 2channels
- Impedance: .......................................................................> 40KΩ
- Connectors: ............................................................................RCA
OUTPUT
- Number: .................................................8, unbalanced / 2channels
- Connectors: ............................................................................RCA
- Impedance: ............................................................................ 10Ω
- Max output level: .................................................................+ 6dB
PERFORMANCE
- Frequency responce: .............................< ± 0.1dB (20Hz to 20KHz)
- S/N ratio: ............................... > 100 dB unity gain 20 Hz to 20 KHz
- TDH: ........................................................0.01% at 20Hz to 20KHz
- Inter channel Cross talk:...........................> 90dB at 20Hz to 20KHz
POWER
- Voltage: .............................................................~230V AC ± 10%
- Power: .................................................................................. 30W
- Frequency: ............................................................................50Hz
- Overload protection: ..........................front Mounted Circuit Breaker
TEMPERATURE
- Performance: ......................................................................5-40°C
- Operating: ..........................................................................0-50°C

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FUSE: 500mA
AC ~230V/50Hz
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT RS-232 AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT
1
REF
3
2 4
5 7
6 8
1 3
2 4
5 7
6 8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
POWER
CH 1
CH 2
CH 1
CH 2
USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE
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VIDEO
SOURCE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2
VIDEO SOURCE
LOCK
AUDIO CH1 SOURCE
AUDIO CH2 SOURCE
UNDO LOCK PAN. LOCK
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1234567812345678
12345678
SOURCE VIDEO
UNDO
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN CH 1/2 AUDIO OUT CH 1/2
POWER
SHITCH
AC
SOCKET
RS-232
LOCK
P. LOCK
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
STATUS
DESTINATION
ROUTING SWITCHER STATUS ON LCD
CONNECTIONS TO X-Y COMMAND
On the front panel, select the type of signal you want to connect, press the button VIDEO-AUDIO1-
Audio2 ENABLE. If the button is illuminated, you can use the video or audio source. Video button
blinks until you connect an external reference. Video sources can be used without external reference
but connection will not be synchronized. To make the connection, press the output. While holding the
button, press the button of the desired input. In this way you connect signals.
Notice if LOCK button is ON when you press output button. Only if LOCK button is off you can use this
output. Buttons are numericaly dened. You can connect one input to more then one output. To check
which input is connected to which output, just press one of input buttons and output(s) will light on.
In the same way you can press output button to see which input is connected. Connection status is
displayed on the LCD.
LOCK
This key is used to lock the desired output. Press the desired output. You will see that there is already
pre-selected input. If necessary, the user change the desired input by pressing as described above in
the text. Press output and then press LOCK. If the LOCK button is illuminated, the output is locked.
Unlocking is done in the same way. Press the locked output (LOCK button is illuminated). While holding
the button, press the LOCK. Status of locked outputs is displayed on the LCD.
UNDO
When you press and hold the output, and if UNDO button is illuminated, pressing UNDO returns the
connection to the previous connection status. This means that any reconnection can take a step
back. Memory remembers only one step in all three levels of connection (Video - Video 1 - Video 2)
independently, except in cases that routing switcher is reseted or turned on for the rst time.
PANEL LOCK
PANEL LOCK button is used to lock the entire panel due to the use of computer. If you have the software
to control the routing switcher via a computer, you must lock the routing switcher. If the PANEL LOCK is
off, the software is used only for monitoring the connections.
VIDEO SOURCE
LOCK
AUDIO CH1 SOURCE
AUDIO CH2 SOURCE
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1234567812345678
12345678
Status
Video out
Locked out
Video in
Audio CH1 out
Audio CH1 in
Audio CH2 in
Audio CH2 out
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SOFTWARE
# 1 # 2
Loading status Saving status
Lock window Naming inputs / outputs
Double click on eld

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This program controls the routing switcher.
Designed as a replacement of the main commands.
The program is used only in Windows OS. It is recommended to be used on newer types of
computers.
To view the entire program window minimum screen resolution must be 1024x768px.
Also, the computer must have a free serial port (RS-232) to communicate with the routing switcher.
Installation is simple. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM. If the installation itself does not start,
open the contents of the disc and double-click setup.exe.
Start the program (Figure 1). Press the “Properties” button (Figure 2) to set the communication
parameters. It is very important to choose the correct serial port to COM selection. If the correct port is
selected and if routing switcher is connected to a PC, the “COM OK” green colors will appear. It will not
be included if you do not connect properly or if routing switcher is turned off.
If you want to control the routing switcher using a PC, press PANEL LOCK on the front panel of the
remote control. Red indicator “PC ENABLE” will appear instead of “OK COM”. Destinations that were
previously locked will not be used.
Using the program is simple. Place the arrow at the intersection (XY) and press the left mouse button.
The parameters for this intersection will appear with the selection VIDEO-AUDIO 1-AUDIO 2. When you
choose press the OK button. The connection is established and it can be seen on the screen. If you want
to save your connections status press the SAVE button. If you want to load some of the saved status of
the connections, press LOAD button.
You can lock the PC panel by pressing the LOCK button on the menu. Unlocking is done closing window
UNLOCK on the center of the screen. If you want to lock certain destinations press button KEY. In the
same way it unlocks. By pressing UNDO return to the previous state of the selected intersection.
Recommended conguration:
- Intel or AMD compatible
- 256Mb RAM
- Windows XP
- Resolution min 1024x768
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