Sony MKS-R3210 User manual

32 BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL
PANEL
MKS-R3210
16 BUTTON LCD REMOTE
CONTROL PANEL
MKS-R1620
UNIVERSAL 16 LCD REMOTE
CONTROL PANEL
MKS-R1630
Operating Instructions
4-733-749-14 (1)
© 2017 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents
Overview.................................................................... 3
Features ..........................................................................3
Button Function Settings .................................................3
System Connection Example ..........................................4
Locations and Functions of Parts........................... 5
Front Panel ......................................................................5
Rear Panel ......................................................................7
Status Display Window (MKS-R1630) ............................8
Preparations............................................................ 13
Notes on Installation ......................................................13
Setting Up the Unit ........................................................13
Connections with System Controllers ...........................13
Key Label Indications ....................................................13
Configuring Using the Buttons ......................................15
Operations............................................................... 16
Configuring Using a System Controller and Web
Menu ..........................................................................16
Pinned Buttons, Selection Buttons, and Function
Buttons .......................................................................16
Switching Between Source Selection Mode and
Destination Selection Mode .......................................17
Switching Crosspoints ...................................................17
Assigning a Source/Destination to a Selection
Button (Assign) ..........................................................18
Switching a Different Source for Each Level
(Breakaway) ...............................................................19
Switching Multiple Crosspoints Simultaneously
(Salvo) .......................................................................21
Take Mode ....................................................................21
Pages and Page Groups ...............................................22
Switching and Monitoring Two Sources (Chop) ............22
Preventing Source Switching for Destinations
(Protect) .....................................................................23
Preventing Accidental Operation (Lock) ........................23
Monitoring Destinations .................................................23
Level Control .................................................................24
Retrace Function ...........................................................24
Linkage Function ...........................................................24
Web Menu................................................................ 25
Displaying the Web Menu .............................................25
Screen Configuration ....................................................25
Panel Table Page ..........................................................26
Source Reentry Lists Page ...........................................26
Salvo Table Page ..........................................................27
Available Src/Dest Page ...............................................27
Control Area Page .........................................................27
Alias Name Lists Page ..................................................28
Default Controls Page ...................................................28
Operation Settings Page ...............................................28
Display Settings Page ...................................................29
Retrace Settings Page ..................................................30
Linkage Settings Page ..................................................31
Page Group Settings Page ...........................................31
Network Settings Page ..................................................32
Remote Maintenance Page ...........................................32
Time Settings Page .......................................................33
System Page .................................................................33
CSV ...............................................................................34
Usage Precautions ................................................. 35
Error/Warning Messages ....................................... 36
Specifications ......................................................... 38

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Overview
The MKS-R3210/R1620/R1630 is a remote control panel that
connects to a PWS-100NM1/110NM1 running IP Live
System Manager (system controller) to switch the routing of
video signals and audio signals. You can use the selection
buttons on this unit to switch the source/destination of signals
of Networked Media Interface devices or to switch the
source/destination of a routing switcher.
Features
Large buttons that display functions in different
colors
Employs large selection buttons on the front panel designed
for easy operation. Selection buttons light up green or amber,
dimly or brightly to show their functions and the currently
selected source and destination.
You can set the button color and brightness in the web menu
to suit the operating environment to make the buttons more
visible.
Buttons to select sources and destinations
All selection buttons on the front panel can be used as source
selection buttons or destination selection buttons according
to settings in the web menu. The current setting can be easily
discerned by the color of the button when lit.
Display of switch names using key labels
The source or destination name, set using the web menu, can
be shown on a key label on each button. Key labels are
interchangeable.
Controllable up to 128 levels 1)
Up to 128-level (128 signals) control is supported using
settings configured using the web menu.
1) Levels
To handle different kinds of signals simultaneously, it is necessary
to use a routing switcher for each type of signal. For example, a
recording to be made on a VTR requires the use of five signal
levels: video, audio 1, audio 2, timecode and remote control
signals. These are collectively referred to as levels.
Different sources for each level are selectable
(breakaway function)
You can select and display different sources for each level
using the breakaway function.
Monitor function to watch the selection status or
other outputs
When a destination you wish to monitor is set as a monitor
destination, the source automatically switches to the same
source as the monitor destination when the monitor function
is set to ON.
Switching between two sources alternately (chop
function)
The chop function switches between two sources alternately
at a specified interval automatically.
Switching of multiple crosspoints using a single
operation (salvo function)
When multiple crosspoints have been selected and a salvo is
defined beforehand using the web menu, all the crosspoints
set for the salvo can be switched by pressing one button.
Self-diagnostics function
The unit automatically performs self-diagnostics, such as
communications status checks. The diagnostics results
appear in the display window.
System redundancy support
The unit features dual power supplies and networks to
support system redundancy.
Display window for each selection button
(MKS-R1620/R1630)
On the MKS-R1620, a display window is assigned to each
selection button. On the MKS-R1630, the selection buttons
themselves are display windows. Each selection button has a
2-line, 6-character (3 full-width character) display window.
The source name is displayed in the display window of source
selection buttons, and the destination name is displayed in
the display window of destination selection buttons.
Status display function (MKS-R3210/R1620)
The currently selected source name, destination name, and
any error messages are displayed.
Status display function using a 2-inch color LCD
(MKS-R1630)
A large LCD display shows source names, destination
names, errors, levels, and other information.
Button Function Settings
The selection buttons can be used as either source selection
buttons or destination selection buttons. You can define the
function of each button using the web menu. The settings are
made for each button. A source selection button can select
the input signal assigned to a button upon your merely
pressing that button.

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System Connection Example
Dual LAN redundancy system connection
Single LAN redundancy system connection
DHCP
server
L2 switch
(For control)
MKS-R3210
MKS-R1620 LAN2
IP Live System Manager
(Secondary)
Networked Media Interface/ST2110 devices
LAN1
NTP
server
DHCP
server
NTP
server
L3 switch
(For AV)
IP Live System Manager
(Primary) L2 switch
(For control)
L3 switch
(For AV)
MKS-R1630
MKS-R3210
MKS-R1620
IP Live System Manager
(Secondary)
Networked Media Interface/ST2110 devices
LAN1
NTP
server
L3 switch
(For AV)
IP Live System Manager
(Primary)
L3 switch
(For AV)
MKS-R1630
L3 switch or VLAN compatible switch
(For control)

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Locations and Functions of Parts
Front Panel
MKS-R3210/R1620
aSTATS (status) button/lamp
Pinned button assigned with the Status function.
For details about the Status function, see “Status function”
(page 16).
On the MKS-R3210, this button (top left button) lights up blue
when the beacon function is executed on the system
controller.
bMONI (monitor) button/lamp
Pinned button assigned with the Monitor function.
For details about the Monitor function, see “Monitor function”
(page 16).
cPreset display window
This window normally shows the destination name to be
controlled.
If an error occurs, an error message appears.
When you turn the selector knob, the name selected with the
knob appears is displayed highlighted for about 5 seconds.
dPROT (protect) button/lamp
Pinned button assigned with the Protect function.
For details about the Protect function, see “Protect function”
(page 16).
eLOCK (CHOP) button/lamp
Pinned button assigned with the Lock (Chop) function.
For details about the Lock (Chop) function, see “Lock (Chop)
function” (page 16).
fSelection buttons
You can assign a source, destination, or some functions to
these buttons.
For details, see “Pinned Buttons, Selection Buttons, and
Function Buttons” (page 16).
gSelector knob
When you turn the knob with the DEST lamp lit green, source
names appear in sequence in the preset display window.
When the DEST lamp is lit amber, destination names appear.
You can limit the names available for selection to the following
using the web menu.
• Sources and destinations can be limited using the Available
Source/Destination tables and Control Area (page 27).
• To avoid any problem caused by the knob being
accidentally pressed, the function that is activated when
this knob is pressed can be disabled (page 28).
hASSGN (assign) button/lamp
Pinned button assigned with the Assign function.
For details about the Assign function, see “Assign function”
(page 16).
On the MKS-R1620, this button (top left button) lights up blue
when the beacon function is executed on the system
controller.
iDEST (destination) button/lamp
Pinned button assigned with the Source, Destination/Level
function.
For details about the Source, Destination/Level function, see
“Source, Destination/Level function” (page 16).
jSelection button display window
The selection button display window shows the names
configured for the selection buttons.
aSTATS button/lamp
bMONI button/lamp
dPROT button/lamp
eLOCK (CHOP) button/lamp fSelection buttons
eLOCK (CHOP) button/lamp fSelection buttons
gSelector knob
hASSGN button/lamp
iDEST button/lamp jSelection button display
window
dPROT button/lamp
MKS-R3210
MKS-R1620
cPreset display window
gSelector knob
cPreset display window

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MKS-R1630
aSTATS,DISP (status display) button
Pinned button assigned with the Status function.
For details about the Status function, see “Status function”
(page 16).
When it is pressed, the display mode of the status display
window is switched.
On the MKS-R1630, this button (top left button) lights up blue
when the beacon function is executed on the system
controller.
For details about display switching, see “Display transition”
(page 12).
bSRC,DEST/LEVEL button
Pinned button assigned with the Source, Destination/Level
function.
For details about the Source, Destination/Level function, see
“Source, Destination/Level function” (page 16).
cPG UP/GP UP (Page Up/Page Group Up) button
Pinned button assigned with the Page Up/Group Up function.
For details about the Page Up/Group Up function, see “Page
Up/Group Up function and Page Down/Group Down function”
(page 16).
dASSGN (Assign) button
Pinned button assigned with the Assign function.
For details about the Assign function, see “Assign function”
(page 16).
eStatus display window
The display shows the status of a source, destination, level,
and operation mode.
For details about the content displayed in the status display
window, see “Status Display Window (MKS-R1630)”
(page 8).
fSelection buttons with display
You can assign a source, destination, or some functions to
these buttons.
For details, see “Pinned Buttons, Selection Buttons, and
Function Buttons” (page 16).
gSHIFT button
Pinned button assigned with the shift function.
For details about the shift function, see “Shift function”
(page 17).
hPROT (Protect) button
Pinned button assigned with the Protect function.
For details about the Protect function, see “Protect function”
(page 16).
iENTRY button
Pinned button assigned with the Entry function.
For details about the Entry function, see “Entry function”
(page 16).
jPG DN/GP DN (Page Down/Page Group Down) button
Pinned button assigned with the Page Down/Group Down
function.
For details about the Page Down/Group Down function, see
“Page Up/Group Up function and Page Down/Group Down
function” (page 16).
kLOCK (CHOP) button
Pinned button assigned with the Lock (Chop) function.
For details about the Lock (Chop) function, see “Lock (Chop)
function” (page 16).
lSelector knob
When the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button is lit up green, turning
this knob selects a source. When the SRC,DEST/LEVEL
button is lit up amber, turning this knob selects a destination.
You can limit the names available for selection to the following
using the web menu.
• Sources and destinations can be limited using the Available
Source/Destination tables and Control Area (page 27).
• To avoid any problem caused by the knob being
accidentally pressed, the function that is activated when
this knob is pressed can be disabled (page 28).
ENTRYPROT PG DN
GP DN
LOCK
(CHOP)
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
S TAT S
DISP
PG UP
GP UP ASSGN
SHIFT
aSTATS,DISP button
bSRC,DEST/LEVEL button
cPG UP/GP UP button
dASSGN button
eStatus display window
hPROT button
iENTRY button
gSHIFT button
lSelector knob
jPG DN/GP DN button
fSelection buttons with display
kLOCK (CHOP) button

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Rear Panel
MKS-R3210/R1620/R1630
aU(ground) terminal
For signal grounding.
bLAN1 (PoE) port
Connect to the network with system controller connected
(network 1). This port accepts power using PoE.
CAUTION for LAN port
The LAN port of this unit is to be connected only to the
devices whose power feeding meets the requirements for
SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and complies with Limited
Power Source according to IEC 60950-1.
When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral
device, a shielded-type cable is strongly recommended to
prevent malfunction due to radiation noise and electrostatic
noise.
cLAN2 port
Connect to the network with system controller connected
(network 2).
CAUTION for LAN port
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device
wiring that might have excessive voltage to the following port:
• LAN2 port
• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral
device, a shielded-type cable is strongly recommended to
prevent malfunction due to radiation noise and electrostatic
noise.
• If a redundancy configuration is not used on the network,
use the LAN1 port.
dDC IN connector
Connect to the supplied AC adapter.
aU(ground) terminal
bLAN1 port
cLAN2 port
dDC IN connector
CAUTION
Notes

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Status Display Window (MKS-R1630)
The display in the status display window varies depending on
the display mode. The display mode is automatically
determined when the selection method is selected. It is
changed by pressing the STATS,DISP button.
Icons
The icons shown below appear depending on the operation
status.
Immediate switching display mode
This mode is the immediate switching mode for the BPS
selection method or MD selection method.
When protected on another station
When protected on this unit
Chop mode
Lock mode
BPS selection method
MD selection method
LAN1 Ethernet connection (lit red when connection error occurs)
LAN2 Ethernet connection (lit red when connection error occurs)
Source information display
Destination information display
Preset information display
Level information display
Ot
Ot
her
her
Self
Self
CHOP
BPS
BPS
MD
MD
L1
L2
Source
Source
Dest
Dest
Preset
Preset
Level
Level
L1 L2
Self
Self
Destinatiogroup 0001
Source group 0011
LLLL
MKS - R11 - User
Dest
Source
Level
BPS GP01 P001
Destination name
Base name or alias name of
destination
Source name
Base name or alias name
of source
Mode information
Selection method
LAN1 connection
LAN2 connection
Page name
Page group name
Lock mode
User name of remote panel which sets
protection
Level information (The initial letter of the level
name configured by the system controller is
displayed. An underscore indicates the
disabled level.)

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Preset display mode
This mode is the preset switching mode for the BPS selection
method or MD selection method.
Level display mode
Source/destination information display
L1 L2
Self
Self
Destinatiogroup 0001
Source group 0001
Source group 0011
LLLL
MKS - R11 - User
Dest
Preset
Status
Level
BPS GP01 P001
Selection (preset source)
Source name
Mode information
User name of remote panel which sets
protection
Level information (The initial letter of the
level name configured by the system
controller is displayed. An underscore
indicates the disabled level.)
Destination name
Selection method
L1 L2
Lel1
Source gup
Source gup
Source gup
Source gup
0011
0011
0011
0011
0001
Lel2
Lel3
Lel4
Destinatoup
Dest
BPS
GP01 P001
Level information
Mode information
Selection method Page name
Source name/base name, alias name display
Destination name
L1 L2
A1Source group 0011
A4Source group 0011
A3Source group 0011
A2Source group 0011
BPS GP01 P001
LLLL
Level
Source group 0011
Source
Displays five names from among
the base name and alias names 1
to 8 (the names to display are set
using the web menu.)
Type name
Mode information
Selection method Page group name Page name
Level information (The initial letter of the
level name configured by the system
controller is displayed. An underscore
indicates the disabled level.)
Source display

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Changing the display position
The display position of the sources and destinations can be
changed using the web menu.
Warning display
L1 L2
A1Destinatgroup 0001
A4Destinatgroup 0001
A3Destinatgroup 0001
A2Destinatgroup 0001
BPS GP01 P001
LLLL
Level
Destinatiogroup 0001
Dest
Type name
Mode information
Selection method Page group name Page name
Destination display
Level information (The initial letter of the
level name configured by the system
controller is displayed. An underscore
indicates the disabled level.)
Displays five names from among
the base name and alias names 1
to 8 (the names to display are set
using the web menu.)
L1 L2
Source group 0011
Destinatiogroup 0001
LLLL
Source
Dest
Level
BPS
GP01 P001
L1 L2
BPS
GP01 P001
Source group 0011
Source group 0001
Destinatiogroup 0001
LLLL
Status
Preset
Dest
Level
Immediate switching display mode Preset display mode
Destinatiogroup 0001
Source group 0011
LLLL
Dest
Source
Level
LAN2 Linkdown
Error message

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Operation information display
Displays the following information for about 5 seconds if an
error occurs during operation.
Protection: Target object is protected.
No Level: Indicates an operation of a destination without a
level set by the system controller.
No Destination: Target destination for operation is not listed
in [Available Destination].
No Source: Target source for operation is not listed in
[Available Source].
Salvo: Salvo operation executed.
L1 L2
RXN-0001-1MI-RX-0001
TXN-0001-1MI-TX-0001
Dest
Source
Salvo
BPS GP01 P001
ABCD
Level
L1 L2
RXN-0001-3MI-RX-0001
TXN-0001-3MI-TX-0001
Dest
Source
Protection
MD
GP01 P001
ABCD
Level
Information
Information

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Display transition
L1 L2
Lel1
Source gup
Source gup
Source gup
Source gup
0011
0011
0011
0011
Lel2
Lel3
Lel4
Destinatoup
Dest
BPS
GP01
L1 L2
Lel1
Source gup
Source gup
Source gup
Source gup
0011
0011
0011
0011
Lel2
Lel3
Lel4
Destinatoup
Dest
BPS
GP01
L1 L2
A1Source group 0011
A4Source group 0011
A3Source group 0011
A2Source group 0011
BPS
GP01 P001
LLLL
Level
Source group 0011
Source
L1 L2
A1Source group 0011
A4Source group 0011
A3Source group 0011
A2Source group 0011
BPS
GP01 P001
LLLL
Level
Source group 0011
Source
Destinatiogroup 0001
Source group 0011
LLLL
Dest
Source
Level
L1 L2
Destinatiogroup 0001
Source group 0001
Source group 0011
LLLL
Dest
Preset
Status
Level
BPS
GP01 P001
L1 L2
Destinatiogroup 0001
Destinatiogroup 0001
Source group 0011
LLLL
Status
Preset
Source
Level
BPS
GP01 P001
L1 L2
A1Destinatgroup 0001
A4Destinatgroup 0001
A3Destinatgroup 0001
A2Destinatgroup 0001
BPS
GP01 P001
LLLL
Level
Destinatiogroup 0001
Dest
L1 L2
A1Destinatgroup 0001
A4Destinatgroup 0001
A3Destinatgroup 0001
A2Destinatgroup 0001
BPS
GP01 P001
LLLL
Level
Destinatiogroup 0001
Dest
L1 L2
BPS
GP01 P001
L1 L2
Destinatiogroup 0001
A1Destinatgroup 0001
A1Source group 0011
Source group 0011
LLLL
Dest
Source
Level
BPS
GP01 P001
0001
P001
0001
P001
STAT S
DISP
STAT S
DISP
STAT S
DISP
STAT S
DISPSHIFT
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
SHIFT
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
STAT S
DISP
STAT S
DISP
STAT S
DISP
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
Level display
Preset display mode
BPS display mode
Destination display
Source display
Destination display
Source display
Connector information display Level display
Connector information display
Destination display
Source display

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Preparations
Notes on Installation
For installing the unit in a 19-inch rack
When installing in a 19-inch rack, use binding-head screws
(+B5×10, 7-682-575-04).
For use in an OB van
When the unit is to be used in an OB van, be sure to bind the
cables to a rack strut to avoid having the weight of cables add
to vibration shock to the connector on the side panel during
transport.
Setting Up the Unit
First, configure the network preferences using the buttons on
the unit. For details about network preferences, refer to the
Installation Manual.
You can enter the IP address specified for the unit in a web
browser to display the web menu. Use the web menu to
configure detailed settings.
Connections with System Controllers
A remote control panel can be connected in a single system
connection or in a redundancy system connection. Several
modes are supported for redundancy system connections.
Single system connection
A single system connection is the simplest connection type.
Use LAN1.
Dual LAN redundancy system connection
A dual system redundancy structure uses both LAN1 and
LAN2 of the remote control panel.
Operation will continue in the event of a single system switch
failure.
When using a dual LAN1 and LAN2 system connection, do
not use IP addresses for the same segment.
Single LAN redundancy system connection
A single system redundancy structure uses only LAN1 of the
remote control panel.
The wiring for LAN1 only is connected, but the panel
connects to both system A and system B. This configuration
is useful if you want to reduce the LAN cable wiring or if there
are no available ports on a switch.
Use LAN1.
Key Label Indications
It is recommended to write the source, destination, or level
name on labels (called key labels), and attach them to the
source/destination selection buttons. Then you can see at a
glance what functions you have assigned to each button.
Making a key label
1Copy the key label guide shown below onto a sheet
of OHP paper.
2Write the name on the copied paper.
3Cut the paper to the button size as shown in the
diagram.
Note
MKS-R3210/R1620/R1630
LAN1 IP Live System Manager
MKS-R3210/R1620/R1630
LAN1
IP Live System Manager
(A)
LAN2 IP Live System Manager
(B)
MKS-R3210/R1620/R1630
LAN1
IP Live System Manager
(A)
IP Live System Manager
(B)
VTR 1
CAM 3
Cut along the broken line

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10 mm
+0
- 0.2
10 mm
+0 -
0.2
13 mm
+0
- 0.2
13 mm
+0 -
0.2
Key label guide
For a large button (13 × 13 mm)
For a small button (10 × 10 mm)

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Attaching a key label
Attach the key labels to the buttons using the following
procedure.
1Grip the holes on the button sides with the key-top
puller and remove the button.
2Grip the slots on the sides of the white button cap
with the key-top puller, so that the cap flexes slightly,
and remove the cap.
3Insert the key label, and replace the button cap.
4Replace the button in its original location.
For details about the key-cap puller (part number: 4-592-036-
01), consult your Sony representative.
Configuring Using the Buttons
Basic settings of the unit can be configured using the web
menu, but the following settings can also be configured
directly on the unit. The following items can be set on the unit
by turning the power on while pressing a combination of
source/destination selection buttons, as described below.
Setting the default IP address
Simultaneously press buttons 1 and 2, then turn the power
on.
For details about the IP address setting, refer to the
Installation Manual.
Resetting the software
Press and hold the bottom two function buttons (PROT button
and LOCK (CHOP) button by default on the
MKS-R3210/R1620, or PROT button and ENTRY button by
default on the MKS-R1630) simultaneously for three seconds
or longer until “RESET” appears on the preset display
window. The display counts down from 3 t2 t1 before the
reset starts. After the display reaches 1, the software is reset,
and the unit returns to the same status as when power is first
turned on. During the reset, the four function buttons on the
left side of the front panel light up white in sequence.
On the MKS-R3210/R1620, press the LOCK (CHOP) button
and then press the PROT button. If you press the PROT
button before the LOCK (CHOP) button, the panel restarts in
the protected state.
On the MKS-R1630, first press the PROT button so that the
panel is in the protected state, then simultaneously press the
PROT button and ENTRY button. If you press the PROT
button before the ENTRY button, or vice versa, so that they
are not simultaneous, the unit restarts with the panel not in
the protected state.
If you simultaneously press the PROT and ENTRY button
without first placing the panel in the protected state using the
PROT button, the panel restarts in the protected state.
910 11 12
25 26 27 28
13 14 15 16
2930 31 32
1234
17 18 1920
5678
21 22 23 24
1234 910 11 12 5678 13 14 15 16
Number of the source/destination selection buttons
MKS-R3210
MKS-R1620
12
910
34
11 12
56
1314
78
15 16
MKS-R1630
Note
ENTRYPROT PG DN
GP DN
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
STATS
DISP
PG UP
GP UP ASSGN
SHIFT
CLEAR
(CHOP)
LOCK
LOCK (CHOP) button
PROT button
MKS-R3210/R1620
MKS-R1630
PROT button
ENTRY button

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Operations
This section describes typical operation on the MKS-R1620.
For other models, substitute the button names and other
items corresponding to your model.
Configuring Using a System Controller
and Web Menu
Before switching signals with this unit, perform the following
configuration using the system controller and web menu.
Settings using the system controller
1Set the source names.
The list of registered source names is called the source
table.
2Set the destination names.
The list of registered destination names is called the
destination table.
Settings using the web menu
1Assign the source and destination selection buttons
of the unit on the [Panel Table] page (page 26).
2Set the salvo names on the [Salvo Table] page
(page 27).
The list of registered salvo names is called the salvo
table.
3Set the levels to control in [Level Settings] on the
[Default Control] page (page 28).
4Set the available sources/destinations to limit the
input/output selection on the [Available Src/Dest]
page (page 27).
Pinned Buttons, Selection Buttons,
and Function Buttons
The buttons on this unit include pinned buttons without an
assigned page and selection buttons for assigning to each
page. You can assign a function to a pinned button. You can
assign a source, destination, and some functions to selection
buttons. Assignment is configured on the [Panel Table] page
of the web menu.
For details about pages, see “Pages and Page Groups”
(page 22). For details about assignment, see “Panel Table
Page” (page 26) in the web menu section.
Function buttons
Function buttons are pinned buttons and selection buttons to
which a function has been assigned.
For details about assignment, see “Panel Table Page”
(page 26) in the web menu section.
The following functions can be assigned.
Monitor function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Monitor function becomes a MONI button.
For details about the MONI button, see “Monitoring
Destinations” (page 23).
Status function
This function can be assigned to a pinned button only, and a
button assigned with the Status function becomes a STATUS
button. The STATUS button flashes red when an error occurs.
On the MKS-R1630, when this button is pressed, the display
mode of the status display window is switched.
For details about display switching, see “Display transition”
(page 12).
Protect function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Protect function becomes a PROT button.
For details about the PROT button, see “Preventing Source
Switching for Destinations (Protect)” (page 23).
Lock (Chop) function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Lock (Chop) function becomes a LOCK
(CHOP) button.
For details about the LOCK (CHOP) button, see “Preventing
Accidental Operation (Lock)” (page 23) and “Switching and
Monitoring Two Sources (Chop)” (page 22).
Assign function
This function can be assigned to a pinned button only, and a
button assigned with the Assign function becomes an
ASSGN button.
For details about using the ASSGN button, see “Assigning a
Source/Destination to a Selection Button (Assign)” (page 18).
Source, Destination/Level function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Source, Destination/Level function
becomes a SRC,DEST/LEVEL button.
For details about the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button, see
“Switching Between Source Selection Mode and Destination
Selection Mode” (page 17). For details about the Level
function, see “Switching the source for each level” (page 20).
Entry function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Entry function becomes an ENTRY button.
For details about the ENTRY button, see “Switching between
BPS (button per source) selection method and MD (multi
destination) selection method” (page 17).
Page Up/Group Up function and Page Down/Group
Down function
These functions can be assigned to any button. A button
assigned with the Page Up/Group Up function becomes a PG
UP/GP UP button. A button assigned with the Page
Down/Group Down function becomes a PG DN/GP DN
button.
For details about the PG UP/GP UP button and PG DN/GP
DN button, see “Pages and Page Groups” (page 22).
Group Up function and Group Down function
These functions can be assigned to any button. A button
assigned with the Group Up function becomes a GP UP
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button. A button assigned with the Group Down function
becomes a GP DN button.
For details about the GP UP button and GP DN button, see
“Pages and Page Groups” (page 22).
Group Jump function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Group Jump function becomes an GP
JUMP button.
For details about the GP JUMP button, see “Pages and Page
Groups” (page 22).
Take function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the Take function becomes a TAKE button.
For details about the TAKE button, see “Take Mode”
(page 21).
Level function
This function can be assigned to a pinned button only, and a
button assigned with the Level function becomes a LEVEL
button. When a LEVEL button is pressed, the specified level
becomes active. It is lit green when all specified levels are
active.
For details about the LEVEL button, see “Level Control”
(page 24).
Shift function
This function can be assigned to any button, and a button
assigned with the shift function becomes a SHIFT button.
Used for level selection using the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button
and when switching groups using the PG UP/GP UP and PG
DN/GP DN buttons.
Switching Between Source Selection
Mode and Destination Selection Mode
You can switch between source selection mode and
destination selection mode by pressing the
SRC,DEST/LEVEL button.
Destination selection mode
1Press the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button to make the
SRC,DEST/LEVEL button light up bright amber.
The names of destinations are displayed in the display
window on selection buttons assigned with a
source/destination or a destination only. The names of
sources are displayed in the display window on selection
buttons assigned with a source only.
Source selection mode
1Press the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button to make the
SRC,DEST/LEVEL button light up bright green.
The names of sources are displayed in the display
window on selection buttons assigned with a
source/destination or a source only. The display
configured on the [Display Settings] page of the web
menu is displayed on selection buttons assigned with a
destination only.
Switching between BPS (button per source)
selection method and MD (multi destination)
selection method
Crosspoints can be switched using the BPS selection method
or MD selection method. For details about switching the
selection method, see “Enable Mode” (page 29) in
“Operation Settings Page” in the web menu section. You can
select BPS Only, MD Only, or BPS/MD.
When BPS/MD is selected, you can switch the selection
method by pressing the ENTRY button. When BPS Only is
selected, you can switch to MD Only, and vice versa.
To set BPS and MD for each page group, configure settings
as described in “Page Group Settings Page” (page 31) in the
web menu section.
Switching the control destination
The control destination can be switched at startup, when
switching pages, when switching page groups, when a
selection button assigned with a destination is pressed, or
when a selection is made using the selector knob.
At startup or when switching pages
Configure settings as described in “Default Controls Page”
(page 28) in the web menu section.
When switching page groups
Configure settings as described in “Page Group Settings
Page” (page 31) in the web menu section.
Switching using selection buttons
In the BPS (button per source) selection method in
destination selection mode, or in the MD (multi destination)
selection method in source selection mode, press a selection
button assigned with a destination to make that destination
the control destination.
In the BPS (button per source) selection method in source
selection mode, press a selection button assigned with a
destination only to make that destination the control
destination.
Switching using the selector knob
1Activate destination selection mode as described in
“Switching Between Source Selection Mode and
Destination Selection Mode” (page 17).
2Turn the selector knob to select a destination.
The preset display window is highlighted ([Preset] in the
status display window on the MKS-R1630). Turn the
knob until the destination you want to select is displayed
in the preset display window.
3Press the selector knob.
The selected destination becomes the control
destination, and source selection mode is activated.
Switching Crosspoints
The source names and destination names for the selection
buttons on the front panel are configured using the web
menu. Using these buttons, you can select a source and
destination for switching a crosspoint. You can also select
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Changing the selection method
You can change the selection method as described in
“Switching between BPS (button per source) selection
method and MD (multi destination) selection method”
(page 17).
BPS (Button Per Source) selection method
In the BPS selection method, you press destination and
source selection buttons on which the corresponding signals
have been assigned to switch the crosspoint.
On the MKS-R1630, the status display window is in BPS
mode.
1Set the control destination as a destination for
switching a crosspoint as described in “Switching
the control destination” (page 17).
2Set source selection mode as described in
“Switching Between Source Selection Mode and
Destination Selection Mode” (page 17).
3Select a source.
To select using a selection button, press a selection
button assigned with the source to be switched to switch
the crosspoint.
To select using the selector knob, turn the selector knob
so that the preset display window is highlighted ([Preset]
in the status display window on the MKS-R1630). Select
the source to switch in the preset display window, press
the selector knob to switch the crosspoint to the selected
source.
Status display of selection buttons
The control destination and the source corresponding to the
control destination are lit brightly, while the other selection
buttons are lit dimly. For details about setting the display
color, see “Display Settings Page” (page 29) in the web menu
section.
MD (Multi Destination) selection method
In the MD selection method, a source and destination are
assigned to one selection button. You can switch a crosspoint
by pressing the selection button.
On the MKS-R1630, the status display window is in MD
mode.
In the MD selection method, both a source and destination
must be assigned to a selection button. If a selection button
is assigned with only a source or destination, the button
operates as in the BPS selection method.
Switching directly (immediate switching mode)
1Press a selection button.
The crosspoint set on the pressed button is switched.
Switching using the selector knob
1Turn the selector knob to display the source to be
switched in the preset display window ([Preset] in
the status display window on the MKS-R1630).
2Press the selector knob.
The crosspoint of the displayed source and destination is
switched.
Status display of selection buttons
The destination and source assigned to selection buttons are
lit brightly when connected, and lit dimly when not connected.
For details about setting the display color, see “Display
Settings Page” (page 29) in the web menu section.
Assigning a Source/Destination to a
Selection Button (Assign)
You can assign sources and destinations to selection buttons
on the [Panel Table] page of the web menu. You can also
assign sources and destinations from the panel of the unit.
The permissions for assigning sources and destinations from
the panel are configured on the [Operation Settings] page of
the web menu.
• You cannot assign to a selection button to which a function
has been configured. To make an assignment, cancel the
function assignment and then assign a source or
destination.
• The ASSGN button and SRC,DEST/LEVEL button must be
assigned beforehand using the web menu.
The following numbers are assigned to the selection buttons
in the web menu.
Assigning a source to a selection button
1Set source selection mode as described in
“Switching Between Source Selection Mode and
Destination Selection Mode” (page 17).
2Turn the selector knob to display the source name to
be set in the preset display window ([Preset] in the
status display window on the MKS-R1630).
3Press and hold the ASSGN button, and press the
selection button of the source you want to set.
The ASSGN button is lit bright green while it is pressed.
The assigned source name appears on the selection
button.
When the ASSGN button is released, it returns to being
lit dim green, and the preset display window returns to its
state preceding step 2.
Note
DEST button
Selection buttons
• Source selection buttons (green)
• Destination selection buttons (amber)
Selector knob
Notes
12 9103 4 11 12513614715816
ASSGN button
DEST button
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When the same source as the source assigned to a
selection button is assigned, the source assignment of
the selection button is cleared.
Assigning a destination to a selection button
1Set destination selection mode as described in
“Switching Between Source Selection Mode and
Destination Selection Mode” (page 17).
2Turn the selector knob to display the destination
name to be set in the preset display window ([Preset]
in the status display window on the MKS-R1630).
3Press and hold the ASSGN button, and press the
selection button of the destination you want to set.
The ASSGN button is lit bright green while it is pressed.
The assigned destination name appears on the selection
button.
When the ASSGN button is released, it returns to being
lit dim green, and the preset display window returns to its
state preceding step 2.
When the same destination as the destination assigned
to a selection button is assigned, the destination
assignment of the selection button is cleared.
To set a selection button to “No Assign”
When a selection button is set to “No Assignment,” the source
or destination assignment is cleared.
• [Enable No Assignment] must be executed on the
[Operation Settings] page of the web menu. When
executed, all source, destination, and function assignments
are cleared.
• The assignment of function buttons cannot be set to “No
Assign.”
1Press the ASSGN button.
2Press and hold the ASSGN button, and press the
selection button you want to set to “No Assign” for 3
seconds.
The assignment is cleared, and the selection button lamp
turns off.
The ASSGN button is lit bright green while it is pressed.
When the ASSGN button is released, it returns to being
lit dim green.
Switching a Different Source for Each
Level (Breakaway)
When switching sources, a different source can be switched
for each level. This is called the breakaway function.
When the break-away function is used, the display of the
source/destination selection buttons and level selection
buttons is different from the basic operation. When IN001 to
IN016 are assigned to selection buttons 1 to 16 in the BPS
selection method, the display changes as follows.
When the breakaway function is not used
The following is displayed when a single source is selected
for all levels.
When the breakaway function is used
The following is displayed when different sources are
selected for each level.
Note
Note
Notes
Level Source Destination
LEVEL 1 IN 11 OUT 3
LEVEL 2 IN 11 OUT 3
LEVEL 3 IN 11 OUT 3
Level Source Destination
LEVEL 1 IN 11 OUT 3
LEVEL 2 IN 14 OUT 3
LEVEL 3 IN 16 OUT 3
IN 11
IN 11 OUT 3
OUT 3
OUT 3IN 11
Selected source (bright green)
Source selection buttons (dim green)
Video: LEVEL 1
Audio channels 1/2:
LEVEL 2
Audio channels 3/4:
LEVEL 3
Video
routing
switcher
Audio
routing
switcher
Destination
VTR
Source
VTR
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Selection button display when the breakaway
function is used (BPS selection method)
When a single level is selected, the breakaway function is not
used, and the sources with the selected level light up brightly
in the color configured using [Display Settings] > [Color
Settings] in the web menu. When LEVEL1 is selected, the
IN11 display is lit brightly. When LEVEL3 is selected, IN16 is
lit brightly.
When multiple levels are selected, the display changes
according to the [Display Settings] > [Breakaway] setting in
the web menu.
When LEVEL1, LEVEL2, and LEVEL3 are selected and
[Breakaway] is set to [Top Level], the LEVEL1 (top level
among the selected levels) source IN11 display is lit brightly
in the color specified using [Breakaway Color]. When set to
[All Level], the LEVEL1 (top level among the selected levels)
source IN11 display is lit brightly in the color specified using
[Color Settings], and the other sources IN14 and IN16 are lit
brightly in the color specified using [Breakaway Color].
Switching the source for each level
The SRC,DEST/LEVEL button and SHIFT must be assigned
beforehand using the web menu.
1Press the SHIFT button.
2Press the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button to set level
selection mode.
The SRC,DEST/LEVEL button lights up red.
On the MKS-R1620, levels are assigned to the eight
selection buttons on the left. On the MKS-R1630, levels
are assigned to the eight selection buttons along the top.
Enabled level selection buttons are lit.
On the MKS-R1620, the five selection buttons on the
right become the SRC,DEST/LEVEL, Def, Sys, UP, and
DOWN buttons. On the MKS-R1630, the five selection
buttons on the lower right become the
SRC,DEST/LEVEL, Def, Sys, UP, and DOWN buttons.
Def button: Enable the levels defined on the [Default
Control] page in the web menu.
Sys button: Enable the levels that are enabled on the
system controller.
UP/DOWN buttons: Display the previous/next level.
3Press a selection button to select the level.
There are two selection methods: single mode and multi
mode.
In single mode, only one level is selected. Press a
selection button to enable that level. All other levels
become disabled.
In multi mode, multiple levels can be selected. Press
multiple selection buttons. The selected levels are all
enabled. Pressing the selection button of an enabled
level will disable that level.
You can change the selection method on the [Default
Control] page in the web menu.
4Press the SRC,DEST/LEVEL button to exit level
selection mode.
5Select a source.
6Repeat from step 1 for other levels.
About levels
A routing switcher system switches multiple signals for one
destination using the level function. Different kinds of signals,
such as 4K video, HD video, audio, etc. are assigned to
different levels, and the type of signal to switch is controlled
using levels.
IN 14
IN 11 OUT 3
OUT 3
OUT 3IN 16
Breakaway function display (single-level mode)
Audio
source
Audio
source
Video: LEVEL 1
Audio channels 1/2:
LEVEL 2
Audio channels 3/4:
LEVEL 3
Video
routing
switcher
Audio
routing
switcher
Destination
VTR
Source
VTR
Display when level 1 is selected
Source of the selected level:
IN11 (bright green)
Source of the selected level:
IN16 (bright green)
Change the level to Level 3.
Buttons may light up in another color, depending on the
[Breakaway Display Mode] and [Breakaway Color]
settings in the web menu.
Note
LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 Def
SRC
DEST/L
Sys UP OUT1DOWN
LV5 LV 6 LV7 LV8
ENTRYPROT PG DN
GP DN
SRC
DEST
LEVEL
STATS
DISP
PG UP
GP UP ASSGN
SHIFT
CLEAR
(CHOP)
LOC K
LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5 LV6 LV7 LV8
Def
SRC
DEST/L
Sy s U P DOWN
DEST button
Level display
DOWN button
Selectable levels
(lit)
Unselectable
levels (not lit)
Def button
Sys button
UP button
MKS-R1620
MKS-R1630
SRC,DEST/LEVEL button
Selection buttons/
Level display
SHIFT button
DOWN button
Def button
Sys button
UP button
Selector
knob
SRC,DEST/LEVEL button
SRC,DEST/LEVEL button