Kramer VS-3232A Manuel utilisateur

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VS-3232A

32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 1

Overview 3

Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher 3

4.1

Using the IR Transmitter 8

Installing the VS-3232A in a Rack 9

Connecting a Single VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher 10

6.1

Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 11

VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher Configurations 12

7.1

The VS-3232A Configuration Setups 12

7.1.1

The Follow-System Configuration Setup 12

7.1.2

The Master/Slave Configuration Setup 14

7.1.3

The Follow-System versus the Master/Slave Configuration Setups 16

7.2

Assembling a Multi-channel Audio Switcher 17

7.3

Connecting the VS-3232A as a Companion to the VS-3232V(xl) 18

7.4

Connecting the VS-3232A as a Companion to a Multi-channel Video Switcher 19

7.5

DIP-switch Settings 20

7.5.1

Setting the Machine # 21

7.6

Connecting a Control Interface 21

7.6.1

Connecting the RS-232 Control Interface 21

7.6.2

Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface 23

7.7

Setting the Sync 25

7.8

Controlling via the ETHERNET 26

7.8.1

Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 26

7.8.2

Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 27

7.8.3

Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 27

Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 28

8.1

Startup Display 28

8.1.1

Viewing the Display 29

8.2

Using the Keypad Buttons 29

8.3

Confirming Actions 29

8.3.1

Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 30

8.3.2

Confirming a Switching Action 30

8.4

Switching Options 30

8.4.1

Switching one Input to one Output 31

8.4.2

Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 31

8.4.3

Switching one Input to all Outputs 32

8.4.4

Clearing an Output 32

8.4.5

Clearing Several Outputs 32

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8.4.6

Clearing all Outputs 32

8.5

Storing and Recalling Setups 33

8.5.1

Storing Setups 33

8.5.2

Recalling Setups 34

8.6

Using the DEFAULT SETUP Button (Unity Setting) 34

8.7

Choosing the FOLLOW or the BREAKAWAY Modes 35

8.8

Using the LOCK Button 37

8.9

Setting the Input/Output Volume 37

The MENU Commands 39

9.1

Selecting the Audio Switching Method 41

9.2

Selecting the SYNC Configuration 41

9.3

Selecting the INTERFACE Configuration 41

9.4

Selecting the Interface REPLY Configuration 42

9.5

Selecting the PROTOCOL Configuration 42

9.6

Selecting the Store DEFAULT Setup Configuration 42

9.7

Selecting the Initialization Sequence Delay Time for a Slave Unit 43

9.8

The Main Firmware Version 43

9.9

Selecting the TOTAL RESET Option 44

Flash Memory Upgrade 45

10.1

Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 45

10.1.1

Downloading from the Internet 45

10.1.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 45

10.1.3

Upgrading Firmware 46

10.2

Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 50

10.2.1

Downloading from the Internet 50

10.2.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 50

10.2.3

Upgrading Firmware 51

Technical Specifications 52

11.1

Audio Performance Graphs 53

Communication Protocols 54

12.1

The Kramer 2000 Communication Protocol 54

12.2

ASCII Protocol: General 59

12.2.1

ASCII Protocol: Description 59

Figures

Figure 1: Front Panel VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher 4

Figure 2: VS-3232A Keypad Selector Buttons 6

Figure 3: Rear Panel VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher 7

Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232A Audio Matrix Switcher 10

Figure 5: Connecting a Balanced VS-3232A Stereo Audio Input and Output 11

Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced VS-3232A Stereo Audio Input 11

Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced VS-3232A Stereo Audio Output 11

Figure 8: Connecting in the Follow-System Configuration Setup 13

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Figure 9: Connecting in the Master/Slave Configuration Setup 15

Figure 10: The Follow-System Combined with the Master/Slave Configuration Setup 16

Figure 11: Configuring a 4-channel 32x32 Switcher with Two VS-3232A Switchers 17

Figure 12: Connecting the VS-3232A as a Companion to the VS-3232Vxl 18

Figure 13: Connecting the VS-3232A as a Companion to a Multi-channel Switcher 19

Figure 14: DIP-switches 20

Figure 15: Connecting a PC to two VS-3232A Units 22

Figure 16: RS-485 Connector PINOUT 23

Figure 17: Connecting the RS-485 Connectors between VS-3232A/VS-3232V(xl) Units 24

Figure 18: RS-485 Control Interface and SYNC Connections 25

Figure 19: Local Area Connection Properties Window 27

Figure 20: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 27

Figure 21: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 28

Figure 22: Setting the SYNC Configuration (an example) 40

Figure 23: Splash Screen 46

Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window 46

Figure 25: Device Selection Window 47

Figure 26: Device Selection window 47

Figure 27: Loading the Hex 48

Figure 28: RS-232 Window 48

Figure 29: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 49

Figure 30: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 49

Figure 31: The KFR-Programmer Window 51

Figure 32: Frequency Response (Bandwidth) of the VS-3232A 53

Figure 33: THD+N of the VS-3232A 53

Figure 34: Maximum Input/Output Level at 1kHz 53

Figure 35: Linearity of the VS-3232A 54

Figure 36: Spectrum Plot of the Output Signal for a 1kHz, 4dBu Input 54

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher Features 5

Table 2: VS-3232A Keypad Selector Buttons Functions 6

Table 3: Rear Panel VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher Features 8

Table 4: Follow-System versus the Master/Slave Configuration Setup 16

Table 5: DIP-switch Settings for VS-3232A and VS-3232V(xl) Switchers 20

Table 6: DIP-switch Definitions 20

Table 7: Machine # DIP-switch Settings 21

Table 8: Audio Switching Method Configuration Menu 41

Table 9: SYNC Configuration Menu 41

Table 10: INTERFACE Configuration Menu 41

Table 11: Interface REPLY Configuration Menu 42

Table 12: PROTOCOL Configuration Menu 42

Table 13: Initialization Sequence Delay Time 43

Table 14: Total Reset Menu 44

Table 15: Technical Specifications of the VS-3232A Video Matrix Switcher 52

Table 16: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 1-16) 55

Table 17: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 17-32) 57

Introduction

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 groups

that are clearly defined by function.

Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VS-3232A 32x32 Balanced Stereo

Audio Matrix Switcher.

This product is ideal for the following typical applications:

Professional display systems requiring audio signal routing

Broadcast, presentation and production facilities

Rental/staging applications

Monitoring in large duplication systems

The package includes the following items:

VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher

Windows®-based Kramer control software

Power cord and Null-modem adapter

This user manual

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

Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables

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 up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

Overview

3 Overview

The VS-3232A is a high-performance 32x32 matrix switcher (router) for

analog balanced stereo audio signals. The unit can route any or all inputs to

any or all outputs simultaneously.

The VS-3232A features:

Clean switching (noise free)

Level control for each input and output

An S/N ratio of over 100dB at +20dBu/1kHz and a linearity better than

0.1dB from -25dBu to +20dBu

THD and noise below 0.03%

A flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB)

The ability to operate as a standalone audio router or as a companion

router to the VP-3232V(xl)

The ability when connected to the VP-3232V(xl), to operate in audio-follow-

video or breakaway mode

Flexible control options: front panel, remote control via RS-232

(K-Router™ Windows®-based software is included), RS-485, Ethernet

and IR remote (included)

A TAKE button for executing multiple switches all at once

60 memory locations to store the machine's full status such as presets to be

recalled and executed when needed. One "Default" setup can be executed

immediately by pressing the default button

Front panel lockout

Two optional communication protocols, the Kramer 2000 and Sierra

ASCII protocols (partial)

A worldwide power supply, 100-240V AC on a standard 19” rack mount

size, with 2U Rack "ears" included

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables to avoid 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 VS-3232A away from

moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VS-3232A.

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Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher

TAKE LOCK

2 3

Figure 1: Front Panel VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher

Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher

Table 1: Front Panel VS-3232A 32x32 Audio Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer infrared

remote control transmitter

2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

3 Keypad See Figure 2 and Table 2

4 FOLLOW Button Press to enter the Follow mode in the multi-switcher configuration

5 BREAKAWAY Button Press to enter the Standalone mode in the multi-switcher configuration

6 DEFAULT SETUP Button Press to recall the default setup (UNITY setting), see section 9.6

7 INPUTS/OUTPUTS LCD

Display Displays the outputs (in the upper row) switched to the selected inputs (in

the lower row).

Displays user interface messages and configuration menu items

8 LOCK Button Toggle

to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

9 MENU Button Press once to enable the ALL, OFF STO and RCL buttons

Press twice to enter the audio input/output volume control menu

Press three times to enter the configuration menu

When in the configuration menu, press to browse through the menu items

10 TAKE Button Used to confirm and complete setup and switching

1 Press and hold the LOCK button for about two seconds to toggle

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Your Balanced Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher

The keypad selector buttons (illustrated in Figure 2 and Table 2) are used to

select the outputs and the inputs when routing

. Use the keypad button to

shift the display content to the left, and the keypad button to shift the

display content to the right (as the LCD display is only large enough to show

13 cross-points out of a total of 32). Most keypad buttons have more than one

function, as defined in Table 2.

Table 2: VS-3232A Keypad Selector Buttons Functions

Keypad # Function

1 ALL

– Press ALL followed by an input number to

connect that input to all the outputs

LEFT – Press to select the left channel of a

selected input or output

2 L+R (Left and Right) – Press to select both left

and right channels of a selected input or output

3 OFF

– Press OFF followed by an output number

to disconnect that output

RIGHT – Press to select the right channel of a

selected input or output

4 STO

– Press to store the current setting in the

non-volatile memory

6 RCL

– Press to recall a setup from the

non-volatile memory

7 LEVEL UP – Press to increase the audio output

level of the selected input or output

9 LEVEL DOWN – Press to decrease the audio

level of the selected input or output

(Backward) ESC – Press to exit the current operation

Figure 2: VS-3232A Keypad

Selector Buttons

(Forward) ENT – Press to complete the input-output setup

when using a one-digit number instead of two

digits

Press to enter the options in a setup menu

Figure 3 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the VS-3232A.

1 See section 8.4

2 This button is enabled and illuminated after pressing the MENU button

3 For audio level adjustment

4 You can adjust the left, right or both channels of an input or an output

5 For example, to enter input 5, you can either press 0, 5 or 5, ENT

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