SIERRA VIDEO Sierra Pro Series 16 Routing Switchers Models: 1608V5S, 1616V5S, 1608V5, 1616V5, 1608V4S, 1616V4S, 1608V4, 1616V4, 1608V3S, 1616V3S, 1608V3, 1616V3, 1608V2S, 1616V2S, 1608V2, 1616V2 User’s Manual
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 ROUTING SWITCHERS User’s Manual Sierra Video P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: (530) 478-1000 Fax: (530) 478-1105 Email: info@sierravideo.com Version 4.
Table of Contents Introduction Before You Begin Warnings & Safety Regulations Cautions (continued) FCC Notice Warning CE Notice Warning ICAN Class A Digital Equipment Power Supply Cords North American Power Supply Cords International Power Supply Cords EMC Regulatory Notices Delivery Damage Inspection Pro Series 16 Overview Introduction Model Suffix Designations Pro Series 16 System Components Model 1616V5S Factors Affecting Quality of Results 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 7 9 9 10 10 11 12 Installation Intro
SIERRA VIDEO 1 Chapter Introduction Before You Begin There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this manual. They are shown below. Term/Acronym Definition Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs to an output. Destination The output of a routing switcher connected to a device that receives signals from the output of the switcher. Output Connects the signal to the destination device.
SIERRA VIDEO Warnings & Safety Regulations The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for both the operator and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions may be found throughout this manual. Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially those instructions relating to risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 Cautions (continued) Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other frames. Follow static precautions at all times when handling the equipment. Power this product only as described in the installation section of this manual. Leave the side, top, and bottom of the frame clear for air convection cooling and to allow room for cabling. Slot and openings in the frame are provided for ventilation and should not be blocked.
SIERRA VIDEO CE Notice INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A or Class 1 digital device, pursuant to EN 550022 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 Pulver Laboratories Inc. and Sierra Video Systems Inc. hereby certify that the Series 8 and Series 12 Sierra Pro router is in compliance with VFG 523/1969, DIN 57871 / VDE 0871 / 09.84, and DIN 5785 Part 1 A2 / 10.90 (product standards) and is RFI suppressed. The marketing and sale of this equipment in Germany has been reported to the German Postal service. They have also been given the right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with product regulations.
SIERRA VIDEO Power Supply Cords Use only power cord(s) supplied with the unit. If power cord(s) were not supplied with the unit, select as follows: For units installed in the USA and Canada: select a flexible, three-conductor power cord that is UL listed and CSA certified, with individual conductor wire size of #18 AWG, and a maximum length of 4.5 meters. The power cord terminations should be NEMA Type 515P (three-prong earthing) at one end and IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end.
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 Delivery Damage Inspection Carefully inspect the frame and exterior components to be sure that there has been no shipping damage. Make sure all modules are seated correctly and have not detached during shipment. Also, make sure the input buffer modules on the rear panel are secure.
SIERRA VIDEO Pro Series 16 Overview Introduction The Sierra Pro series component analog routing switchers offers high-bandwidth 3, 4, or 5 channel (RGB + HV) and stereo audio (S) matrix routing capability in a series of compact frames. The Pro series was designed specifically for presentation environments such as corporate boardrooms, live staging events, churches, and universities. This manual covers only the Pro Series 16 routing switchers.
SIERRA VIDEO Model Suffix Designations Model Suffix Designations V Analog video (400MHz bandwidth) 1616,1608 Matrix size # Number of video and sync channels (analog, YC, RGB, RGB+HV etc.) S Stereo audio R Redundant Power Supplies Pro Series 16 System Components This User's Manual provides installation and operation information for the Pro Series 16 Routing Switchers. Front and Rear panel illustrations are provided in the following subsections for each switcher model.
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 Model 1616V5S Frame Front Panel Frame Back Panel Note The Sierra PRO models shown here and in the subsequent sections are fully populated video and audio matrices. In some cases, these frames may be configured with fewer video channels and perhaps no audio i.e. 1608V3. Sierra PRO models also offer redundant power supplies. Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order and product.
SIERRA VIDEO Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a source to a destination. Signal cables — Use only the best quality cables to avoid interference and degraded signal quality and elevated noise levels. Sockets and connectors of the sources and destinations — Use only the highest quality, since "zero ohm" connection resistance is the target.
SIERRA VIDEO 2 Chapter Installation Introduction Installation procedures are similar for all frames covered under this manual. Exceptions, if any, have been noted in each of the following paragraphs. Rack Mounting Carefully inspect the frame to ensure that there has been no shipping damage. Make sure all shipping material is removed from the router frame.
SIERRA VIDEO Connecting To Video Devices Video sources and output devices (such as monitors, or recorders) may be connected to the routing switchers through the BNC type connectors located on the back of the unit. Keep in mind that the output signal format will be that of the input signal format. All signal connections that use more than one cable interconnecting between devices should be of equal timing length (example: cables between a camera and the switcher should have the same time delay).
INSTALLATION Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Connections All audio sources from the routing switcher are balanced audio. Connect the balanced audio to the balanced input of your destination device(s). If this is a 2-channel system used for stereo audio, ensure that you keep the same phase relationship. Connect the positive designated pin to the same relative pin on the destination device of both channels.
SIERRA VIDEO Connecting Peripherals Control panels, sync inputs, and power are all connected to the rear of the frame. The peripherals area may vary depending on the model size and type. SVS Pro series 16 routing switchers offer redundant power supplies but must be specified prior to order. RS-232 and RS-422 control connector J-1 connector Control Panel Connectors Lopped Video Sync Referencing Inputs Male Power Connection and Fuses Power Switch Note: Rear Panels vary according to model.
INSTALLATION Sync Input There are two BNC connectors labeled "VID. REF. IN". This is a “looping" input for sync referencing. Connect either composite sync or video with sync to either BNC. If desired, use the second BNC to loop the signal to another device. If the loop is not used, terminate the second BNC with 75 ohms. If no sync is available, the routing switcher will switch at a random point rather than during the vertical interval of the reference signal.
SIERRA VIDEO Names Source, Destination, and level names can be applied using two methods. Names can be applied using the TyLinx Pro program (See the TyLinx Pro manual for details on naming), or names can be applied using the serial port (See the Generic Protocol section of this manual). Room Grouping Room Grouping is the ability to divide the router into smaller sections in which switches can only be made within that group.
INSTALLATION Unless otherwise specified at the time of order, the V5S series of routing switchers are configured at the factory with 7 levels of control as indicated by the chart below. Level # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Type R G B H Sync V Sync Audio 1 Audio 2 Note: When writing commands for a “third party” controller, pay careful attention to the levels of control. Sync Rate Reporting The Pro series of routers can report the sync frequency (H or V) of all inputs.
SIERRA VIDEO 3 Chapter Operation Introduction The purpose of a routing switcher is to switch any of the inputs (source) to any one of the outputs (destination). Any input can be connected to any or all outputs but each output can only be connected to a single input. Control remains the most important component of your new system. The standard local control panel empowers full control of the routing switcher while allowing external RS-232 control via the serial port.
SIERRA VIDEO Switcher Operation Button and Display Definitions Term Definition Select Button Selects which list the rotary knob changes. Navigates within a mode. Rotary Knob Use this buttons scroll through menu tree and select desired options. V / A Button Use this button to toggle between AFV, Video and Audio operation. Take Button Use this button to cause the router to switch the indicated input and output(s) displayed in the preset window.
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 “Select System Parameters” Menu System Configuration Software Version # System Information Software Part # Examine Dst Mapping Examine Virtual Mapping Select System Parameters Adjust Host Port Adjust Port Speed 1200 *9600 38400 115200 Adjust Parity *None Even Odd Adjust Data Bitsize *8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Select Flow Control *Send Xon/Xoff Don’t Send Xon/Xoff Select Port Service *Host Protocol Universal Protocol Kramer Protocol Expand Generic SVS Expand Kramer Expand NV
SIERRA VIDEO “Adjust Audio Gains” Menu Chan All Lvl Name Lvl Name Adjust Input Level Src Select Source # Select Value Adjust Audio Gains Chan All Lvl Name Lvl Name Adjust Output Level Dst Select Destination # Select Value “Select Salvo” Menu Select Salvo Select Salvo (by name) “Adjust A/V Muting” Menu Adjust A/V Muting 24 Select Output Value
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 “Select Room Grouping” Menu Select Room Grouping Select Room Examine Sources and Destinations Select System Parameters – Selecting system parameters allows access router configuration information and to adjust various settings of the 9 pin serial port and control panel port on the rear of the router. A “Disable Front Panel” option is also contained in this menu. Adjust Audio Gains – This menu path allows the input gain to be adjusted.
SIERRA VIDEO Split Switching (break-away); A “split” (break-away) switch is when the video and audio of a single source is sent to different outputs. Press V/A until screen displays “Preset V/A”. Press [Select] until “Dst” is flashing. Choose the Destination (output) using the rotary knob. Pressing [Select] will cause the screen to toggle between Dst, the video and audio source, the video source only, or the audio source only.
SIERRA PRO SERIES 16 Control via 9-pin Connectors The 9-pin connectors allow you to control the routing switcher via an external computer. On some switcher models, the serial port can be changed internally for RS422 configuration (RS232 is factory configuration).
SIERRA VIDEO Host Mode Series 16 routing switchers have one 9-pin RS232 connector that allows you to control the switcher using a standard personal computer or other external devices (such as Creston or AMX). The switchers are shipped in the “Host” mode but can be changed to the “Terminal” mode by the following procedure: Connect a terminal to the serial port and send the following command: **HOST0!! The port now uses the terminal protocol.
SIERRA VIDEO 4 Chapter Communication Protocol Introduction The protocol uses the 7-bit ASCII character set, usually sent over an RS232-C or RS422 serial link — 9600 bps is recommended with 8 data bits and no parity. The protocol is compact, with few characters required to cause switch changes to occur. It is also human-readable and thus easy to understand and use.
SIERRA VIDEO Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a group called a command string. A command string can contain zero or more commands, limited only by the size of the receive buffer of the router, whose size depends on the particular router model. A command string consists of a leader string of asterisk characters, zero, or more commands, and a trailer string of exclamation marks.
GENERIC PROTOCOL successfully. If an error occurs within any command of a command string, the remainder of the command string is ignored and the router returns the string " ERROR ", followed by an optional descriptive string followed by a string of trailer characters and a CR character, to the host. An error can be caused by an unknown command name or bad arguments to a command.
SIERRA VIDEO Syntax 32 Example Description R R Router Reset I I Capabilities Inquiry Q Q Model Name and Software Version Inquiry L L Matrix Size and Level Names Inquiry O O5 Output Status inquiry N N5 Input Status inquiry S S Status inquiry C C Clear matrix K K9999 Set Password to Change Protected Settings M M139 Set Remote Address U {0 1} U0 Update request on/off V out,in,in… V3,1,2,2 Connect levels W lvl,in,in… W1,4,19 Connect outputs X out,in,lvl X12,9,2 Conn
GENERIC PROTOCOL “R”: Router Reset Use this command to force the routing switcher to reset, by sending it the command "RESET". If an administrator password has been set (using the “G ADMIN_PASSWORD” command described later in this document), then the password must be sent in a “K” message prior to sending this command, else this command will generate an error.
SIERRA VIDEO indicating that the router model name is "Small" and the software version number is "V2.1". “L”: Matrix Size and Level Names Inquiry The command "L" requests that matrix size (Nout, Nlvl, Nin) and level name information (lvl1, lvl2, etc.) be returned to the host. The information is sent as a string of characters.
GENERIC PROTOCOL “N”: Input Status Inquiry The command "N" requests that matrix status information for a single input be returned to the host. This command is only useful on those router levels that allow an input to be connected to at most one output. The status information is sent as a “Y” command or a sequence of L “X” commands, where L=number of levels that allow an input to be connected to at most one output (each such level generates a single “X” command of status).
SIERRA VIDEO This indicates that output 1 is connected to input 12 on level 1, and that output 2 is connected to input 2 on level 1. The number of digits used for each number is generally the maximum number of digits ever required for that particular switcher. Thus, a switcher with between 10 and 99 inputs would use two digits for the input number, and a switcher with less than 10 levels would use one digit for the level number.
GENERIC PROTOCOL requests that password 1777 be stored as the current password for remote address 197. The command: ** M197 Y7,9 !! requests that output 7 be connected to input 9, using the password stored for remote address 197 as the output lockout override password. The take will succeed if output 9 is either not locked or is locked with password 1777. Otherwise, the take will fail.
SIERRA VIDEO If remote address 13 later sends the command: ** M139 Y8,27 !! to request that output 8 be connected to input 27, the router would check to see if output 8 has been locked. If so, the router compares the password of remote address 139 (which has previously been set to 96643) to the password that was used to lock output 8. If they match, the connection request succeeds, but if they don’t match, output 8 is left unchanged.
GENERIC PROTOCOL The difference between an argument value of 1 versus 2 has to do with the response generated by the router when it receives a crosspoint connect command (“V”, “W”, “X”, “Y”, or “Z” command).
SIERRA VIDEO number of outputs in the router. Fewer than the number of outputs may be specified if desired, and the remaining outputs will be left unchanged. For example, the command: **W1,17,3,9!! says that connections are to be made on level 1: from input 17 to output 1, input 3 to output 2, and input 9 to output 3. If the level number is specified as "0", this means that the connection is to be made on all levels (AFV).
GENERIC PROTOCOL “Y”: Connect AFV Use command Y to request that a connection be made. It must be followed by an output number, a comma, and an input number. The connection is made on all levels (AFV). For example, the command: **Y2, 8!! This string says that input 8 is to be connected to output 2 on all levels. “Z”: Connect AFV The command "Z" is used to request that a connection be made.
SIERRA VIDEO says that input 5 is to be connected to output 1 on all levels, then a delay of 300 (=200+100) sync intervals is to occur, then input 6 is to be connected to output 1 on all levels, then a status response is to be returned. It is generally recommended that the host computer be responsible for timing the initiation of commands, rather than using this command to do the job. The host computer can simply send the appropriate commands at the appropriate times.
GENERIC PROTOCOL Only supported connect commands (those connect commands whose command letters appear in the "I" command response) may follow the register letter up to the tilde character. The connect commands do not take effect until the register is triggered using the "T" command below. The maximum allowed number of connect commands is determined by the particular router.
SIERRA VIDEO already-locked output, or unlock an already-unlocked output, has no effect on the lock state of that output. Whenever a take is done, the router checks to see if the specified output for the take has been locked. If so, the current password of the control port that sent the take request (as set with the “K” command) is compared to the outputís lock password. If they match, the take is allowed, but if not, the take has no effect.
GENERIC PROTOCOL “F”: Field Delay The command "F" is used to specify the delay between the time a crosspoint change request is received by the router and the time the crosspoint switch actually occurs. It must be followed by a number giving the number of video fields of delay desired. If the number is smaller than the smallest delay that the router can handle, the smallest delay is used instead. If it is larger than the largest delay the router can handle, the largest delay is used instead.
SIERRA VIDEO If too many crosspoint commands are received and the router is not able to process them fast enough, it will output the crosspoint connections as soon as it can. Unexpected delays in crosspoint output are a sign that the router is being pushed beyond its limits. The fielddelay value applies to the entire router, not just to the control port on which the “F” command is received.
GENERIC PROTOCOL 1. Modify: this form is sent to the router to modify a parameter value 2. Query: this form is sent to the router to query for a parameter value 3. Query Response: this form is sent by the router to report the value of a parameter in response to receiving a Query or in response to a change in the parameter value when automatic reporting of parameter changes is turned on.
SIERRA VIDEO VAR: Modify or query system variables Action Modify Query Query Response Modify is Protected: Report Changes: From Syntax Host G VAR,,[,…]~ Host G VAR,~ Router (same as Modify) Yes No The “G VAR“ command is used to change or query system variables that control specific features of the router. The variable being affected is specified using its name, and only one variable at a time can be targeted by this command.
GENERIC PROTOCOL Modify is Protected: Report Changes: Yes No The “G VAR1“ command is used to change or query single-dimensional array variables that control specific features of the router. The variable being affected is specified using its name and an array index that varies from a minimum value (typically 0 or 1) to some maximum value, and only one such variable at a time can be targeted by this command.
SIERRA VIDEO array indexes that vary from minimum values (typically 0 or 1) to some maximum values, and only one such variable at a time can be targeted by this command. The features being controlled are typically options that allow the user to control special hardware or software enhancements as a function of router level and either input or output number, although the array variable is generalpurpose in nature and will be used whenever a two-dimensional array is appropriate.
GENERIC PROTOCOL The actual table of values reads as follows: Index Gain Value Increment one half db 0 to 19 -10.0 to -0.5 steps 0 20 (Unity gain) 21 to 41 +0.5 to +20.5 one db steps Example: ** G VAR1, AUDINP_GAINS, 4, 20~!! Set input 4 to unity gain. AUDOUT_GAINS: Audio Output Gain Adjustment Varname: AUDOUT_GAINS Use: Modify and query output audio gain values for SPII and VS type routers.
SIERRA VIDEO Syntax: G VAR1,MUTE_DELAYS,output_num [,value] ~ Values: The ‘index’ field is the output number, which can range from 1 to 64. The ‘value’ field is the amount of mute delay time in one half second increments. Each half second increment is represented by a value that is actually 10 times the delay desired. Thus, a delay of 4.5 seconds is represented by the value 45.
GENERIC PROTOCOL Commonly Used Switching Commands This section contains the most commonly used switching commands. These commands are explained in detail in the proceeding section and are merely meant as a “short cut” for programmers. “Y” Command- All Levels The “Y” command switches all levels (i.e. video and audio). For example; **Y2,8!! This string says that input 8 is to be connected to output 2 on all levels. “X” Command- Specify Levels Using the “X” command requires that a level is specified.
SIERRA VIDEO 5 Chapter Troubleshooting Introduction NOTES: If the output signal is disturbed or interrupted by electromagnetic interference, the signal should return and stabilize when the interference ends. If not, turn the power switch off and on again to reset the switcher. If the following recommended actions still do not result in satisfactory operation, please consult your Sierra Video Dealer.
SIERRA VIDEO Video Signal Problem No video at the output device, regardless of input selected. Remedy Video level is too high or too dim. Confirm that your sources and destination device are powered on and connected properly. Video signals connected to the input of the switcher should be of an identical signal format as the output of your source. Video signals at the output of your switcher should be of an identical signal form required by your video monitor or recorder.
AUDIO SIGNAL Audio Signal Problem No audio at the destination device, regardless of source selected Remedy Audio level is too low Confirm that your sources and destination device are powered on and connected properly. Audio signals connected to the input of your switcher should be properly wired from the output of your source. Audio signals connected to the output of your switcher should be properly wired to the input of your destination device.
SIERRA VIDEO Switching Malfunctions Problem The switcher succeeds in switching a number of sources then fails to switch one. The Matrix Switcher turns ON but will not switch at all Remedy Malfunction in the particular source or cable assembly. NOTE: The most common failure mode in transferring the signal of an audio source is a break in the connecting wire. Disconnect the source from a channel that is switching successfully and connect the suspect source to it.
SIERRA VIDEO 6 Chapter Specifications Audio Specifications Audio Maximum source output level +24 dBm Balanced 18 dBu Un-balanced >20K Ohm Load Input impedance Differential Mode: 20K ohm Single Ended Mode: 10K ohm Output Impedance Differential Mode: <100 ohm Single Ended Mode: <50 ohm Voltage gain Unity +/- 0.5dB (driving High-Z balanced output). Frequency response 20 to 20KHz +/- 0.
SIERRA VIDEO Video Specifications Video 60 Input impedance 75 ohm nominal (510 ohm option pulse inputs) Input connector type BNC Video input level 300mV to 2.5V P-P Pulse input level .2 – 5V P-P Video bandwidth (-3dB) >400MHz @ +2/-3dB Pulse rate Up to 200KHz Crosstalk (Video) -80 dB @ 1MHz -47 dB at 100MHz 1 input to many outputs All electrical specifications remain the same Video gain. Unity Video output level 200mV to 2.5V P-P Pulse output level. 2V P-P Nom.
SIERRA VIDEO 7 Chapter Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
SIERRA VIDEO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SVS'S PART. SVS neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for SVS any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products of its own manufacture. 2.
