BKS-R1617 - Display Control Unit SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Display Control Unit
Brand	Sony
Model	BKS-R1617
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 x 44 x 120 mm (17 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches)
Weight (Approx.)	2.0 kg
Power Requirements	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Current Consumption	0.35 A at 120 V
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Connectivity - REMOTE 1	BNC type, S-BUS (BI-PHASE SPACE, 312.5 kbps/1250 kbps)
Connectivity - REMOTE 2	D-sub 9-pin, RS-422 (38.4 kbps)
Connectivity - RS-232C	D-sub 9-pin, 19.2 kbps
Signal Transfer Distance	Up to 500 m (1640 ft) with 75-ohm coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281 or equivalent)
Display	Four-digit display for each select button; preset display window
Control Buttons	Source/destination select buttons (16), ASSIGN, DEST, PROT, LOCK (CHOP), SELECTOR knob
Source/Destination Selection	Up to 253 control units in combination; each unit can control multiple sources and destinations
Advanced Functions	Break-away, Route, Phantom (global/local/destination offset), Monitor, Chop, Level control (up to 8 levels)
Protection Features	PROT button for destination protection; LOCK button to disable front panel
Self-Diagnostic	Automatic check of S-BUS communication and button status on power-up
Key Label Customization	Replaceable key labels for source/destination names
Regulatory Compliance	FCC Class A, CE (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC)

Frequently Asked Questions - BKS-R1617 SONY

What is the Sony BKS-R1617 used for?

The BKS-R1617 is a display control unit designed to switch video and audio signals in a broadcast or production environment. It controls routing switchers via the S-BUS data link, allowing selection of sources and destinations with customizable button assignments.

How do I set the station number on the BKS-R1617?

Press and hold the LOCK (CHOP) and PROT buttons for about five seconds to reset the software. Then, while holding buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4, turn the power on. Use source/destination select buttons 1-8 to set the binary station number. Finally, press the LOCK button to register.

What is the break-away function?

The break-away function allows you to select different sources for different levels (e.g., video, audio) within the same destination. For example, you can route video from source IN11 and audio from source IN14 to the same output, providing flexible routing.

How can I expand the number of controllable sources and destinations?

You can use multiple BKS-R1617 units in combination. Define one unit as the mother unit and others as daughter units on the control terminal. Up to 10 blocks and 253 total control units can be used in one switching system.

What is the phantom function?

The phantom function allows you to switch multiple crosspoints (up to 2,800 for global phantom, 64 for local phantom) with a single button press. It includes global, local, and destination offset local phantoms for complex routing scenarios.

How do I interpret error messages on the preset display?

Common error messages include: PacE (reception error on S-BUS), RstP (primary station reset), Scrt (secret source cannot be selected), ComE (communication error), Prot (destination protected), NotF (name not found), LvlE (levels not controllable), NoDt (destination not set), and NotA (source not available).

Can I customize the labels on the select buttons?

Yes, key labels can be replaced. Remove the key cap using the supplied key-cap puller, insert a paper label with the desired name, and reassemble. This allows the button functions to reflect any setting changes on the control terminal.

What power voltages does the BKS-R1617 support?

The unit operates on 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, worldwide. For USA/Canada, use a 120 V rated power cord. For other regions, the voltage is automatically adapted without switching.

How do I connect the BKS-R1617 to the S-BUS system?

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (e.g., BELDEN 8281) with the supplied T-bridge. Connect to the REMOTE 1 BNC connector. Ensure proper termination with 75-ohm terminators at the last unit and unused REMOTE 1 connectors.

How do I reset the unit to factory settings?

To initialize settings, hold down buttons 1 and 2 while turning the power on. This resets status display mode, single-use mode, and phantom partial-protect mode to factory defaults.

USER MANUAL BKS-R1617 SONY

1st Edition (Revised 2)

English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

VORSICHT

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.

If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires

Length Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)

Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN60950: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

- EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

This unit has no power switch.

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to socket-outlet which must be provided near the unit and easily accessible.

If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power cord.

WARNUNG

Example of Setting the Select Button Functions ....5

System Connection Example....6

Break-away Function ....7

Use of Multiple Control Units 8

Route Function 8

Phantom Function....9

VTR Control 9

Monitor Function....10

Level Control....10

Four Destination Control 10

Locations and Functions of Parts ....11

Preparations 14

Settings on the Control Terminal ....14

Preparations 14

Settings by Using the Buttons (Setup Function) ......16

Operations 18

Error Messages ....19

Specifications....20

Overview

The BKS-R1617/R1621 Muilt Display Control Unit switches the signal (called a source) fed to one of the routing switchers that is adapted to the S-BUS remote and connected to the S-BUS data link, and supplies the selected signal to the designated output (called a destination). You may also switch the monitor signals using the BKS-R1617/R1621 by connecting it to the monitor S-BUS remote. Source, destination, and monitor switching is performed with the select buttons whose functions you define with the control terminal connected to the primary station of the S-BUS data link.

Features

Source name changeable with the SELECTOR knob

A source name assigned to the source select buttons on the control terminal can be changed using the SELECTOR knob on the front panel.

Four-digit display for each select button

Each select button has the four-digit display. The display for the source select button shows the source name assigned to the button, and that for the destination select button shows the source name selected for the destination assigned to the button.

Large select buttons displaying their functions with different colors

The large select buttons on the front panel are designed for easy operation. They light in green or amber, dimly or brightly to show their functions and the currently selected source and destination.

Buttons to select sources and destinations

All select buttons on the front panel can be used as source select buttons or destination select buttons. Your setting on the control terminal defines their functions. The defined function for a button is indicated by the color, green for source and amber for destination.

Displaying a source or destination name on each button

The source and destination name defined with the control terminal can be shown on a key label on a button. You can easily replace the key label so that an updated indication can follow any setting change on the control terminal.

Expanding the number of controllable sources and destinations

You can use multiple units of the BKS-R1617/R3219/R3216/R1618/R1621/R3220 in combination so as to work as one unit to expand the number of sources and destinations to be controlled. One switching system can have up to ten sets of combinations like this, and up to 253 control units can be used in one set. The maximum number of control units that can be used in one switching system is also 253.

Route function to show the expanded sources

If a switcher does not have a cascade function, and you need to expand the number of sources, the route function makes it possible to detect a crosspoint in the expanded switcher, and to have the selected source name displayed in the display window.

Controllable up to eight levels ^1)

Up to eight-level control is possible when assigned on the control terminal.

Different sources for levels selectable (break-away function)

You can select and display different sources for levels. This is called the break-away function.

Monitor function to watch the selection for the other destination

When a destination you wish to monitor is set as a monitor destination, the same source as the signal for the monitor destination is automatically obtained when the monitor function is set to ON.

Chop function to switch two sources alternately

Two sources are switched alternately in a specific interval automatically.

1) Levels

To handle different kinds of signals simultaneously, it is necessary to use a routing switcher for each type of signal, and these types are called “levels.” For example, a

recording to be made on a VTR requires the use of five signal levels: video, audio 1, audio 2, time code and remote-control signals.

Several crosspoints switchable with the touch of a button (phantom function or sarvo function)

When multiple crosspoints have been set as a phantom on the control terminal, all the crosspoints defined with a phantom name can be switched by pressing one button.

Connectable with a single cable

The unit can be connected to the Sony routing switchers using a single 75-ohm coaxial cable, and can control the switchers.

Status display function

The currently selected source name, destination name, and any error messages are displayed in the display window.

Self-diagnostic function

When the power is turned on, the unit automatically checks communication on the S-BUS data link, and the buttons on the front panel, which light in succession. The results appear in the display window.

Operation on various voltages

The unit can operate on voltage between 100 V and 240 V AC without voltage adaptation.

Example of Setting the Select Button Functions

The select buttons can be used as either source select buttons or destination select buttons. The control terminal or the setup function of this unit allows you to define the function of each button. The settings are made for each button.

For details on making settings on the control terminal, refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the routing switcher.

Expanding the number of sources and destinations

You may expand the controllable number of sources and destinations using two or more control units as a block. When you use multiple control units in combination, define one of them as the mother unit, and the others as the daughter units in a block. A switching system can include up to 10 blocks and up to 253 remote control units in total. The controllable number of sources and destinations depends on the number of control units used in a system.

Note

If you control only a single destination, it is not necessary to define a mother unit and daughter units.

System Connection Example

graph TD
    A["Control terminal"] --> B["Computer with the BZR-2000 installed"]
    B --> C["Primary station"]
    C --> D["HDS-X3700 Video Routing Switcher (P)¹"]
    D --> E["Video"]
    E --> F["Destination VTR"]
    G["Source VTR"] --> H["Secondary station"]
    H --> I["max. 253 units"]
    I --> J["Video"]
    J --> K["Source VTR"]
    L["Video"] --> M["Source VTR"]
    N["Max. 128 units"] --> O["Level 1"]
    O --> P["BKS-R3216"]
    O --> Q["BKS-R3219"]
    O --> R["BKS-R3219"]
    O --> S["BKS-R3219"]
    O --> T["BKS-R3219"]
    U["Video"] --> V["Source VTR"]
    W["Audio"] --> X["DVS-V3232M Video Routing Switcher (S)²"]
    X --> Y["DVS-A3232 Audio Routing Switcher (S)²"]
    Y --> Z["DVS-TC3232 Time Code Routing Switcher (S)²"]
    Z --> AA["Routing switcher"]
    AB["S-BUS line"] --> AC["Signal"]
    AC --> AD["RS-232C"]
    AD --> AE["T Bridge"]
    AE --> AF["75-ohm terminator³"]
    AF --> AG["Matrix level"]
    AH["Time code"] --> AI["Video"]
    AI --> AJ["Destination VTR"]
    AK["BKS-R1617/BKS-R1621"] --> AL["Data transmission"]
    AL --> AM["BKS-R3219"]
    AL --> AN["BKS-R3219"]
    AL --> AO["BKS-R3219"]
    AL --> AP["BKS-R3219"]

Only one of the REMOTE 1 connectors on a routing switcher used as a secondary station will be active.
1) (P): The P/S select switch on the CPU board of the routing switcher is set to P.
2) (S): The P/S select switch on the CPU board of the routing switcher is set to S.
3) Connect 75-ohm terminators to the T-bridge connected to the last unit of the S-BUS data link and to the unused REMOTE 1 connectors.

Break-away Function

When the BKS-R3216 is used in combination with the BKS-R3216, different sources can be switched for levels. This is called the break-away function.

When the break-away function is used, the display of the source/destination select buttons is different from that when this function is not used. Display examples are shown below.

When the break-away function is not used

A single source is used for all the levels to be controlled.

Level Source Destination

LEVEL 1 IN 11 OUT 3

LEVEL 2 IN 11 OUT 3

LEVEL 3 IN 11 OUT 3

graph TD
    A["Source VTR"] -->|Video: Level 1 IN 11| B["Video routing switcher"]
    A -->|Audio channels 1/2: Level 2 IN 11| C["Audio routing switcher"]
    A -->|Audio channels 3/4: Level 3 IN 11| C
    D["Destination VTR"] -->|OUT 3 OUT 3IN 11| C
    E["SONY"] --> F["1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12"]
    E --> G["13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24"]
    H["Source select buttons (dim green)"] --> I["Selected source (bright green)"]

When the break-away function is used

Different sources are used for each level.

Level Source Destination

LEVEL 1 IN 11 OUT 3

LEVEL 2 IN 14 OUT 3

LEVEL 3 IN 16 OUT 3

Use of Multiple Control Units

When you control the routing switcher using the control unit, the number of controllable sources and destinations can be expanded by using multiple BKS-R1617/R3219/R3216/R1621/R1618/R3220 units in combination. One switching system can have up to ten sets of multiple control units, and in one set, up to 253 control units can be used. The total number of control units used in ten sets within one switching system is also 253.

When using multiple control units in combination, one is to be set as the mother unit and the others as daughters on the control terminal. In one combination, only one unit can be used as the mother unit.

For details on setting a unit as the mother unit or a daughter unit, refer to the installation manual supplied with the routing switcher.

graph TD
    A["Routing switcher"] --> B["BKS-R3216"]
    A --> C["BKS-R3216"]
    A --> D["BKS-R3216"]
    B --> E["BKS-R3219"]
    C --> F["BKS-R3219"]
    D --> G["BKS-R3219"]
    E --> H["BKS-R3219"]
    F --> I["BKS-R3219"]
    G --> J["BKS-R3219"]
    K["Daughter units"] --> L["BKS-R3219"]
    K --> M["BKS-R3219"]
    K --> N["BKS-R3219"]
    L --> O["BKS-R3219"]
    M --> P["BKS-R3219"]
    N --> Q["BKS-R3219"]
    style K fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    note right of K "max. 10 sets, 253 units"

Route Function

When you use a switcher B having no cascade function such as a DVS-7000 and expand the number of sources by connecting another switcher A, the source name of switcher B is displayed as a selected source, and not the source name selected on switcher A. To display the actually selected source name, you must set the route function with the control terminal. Then when you select the crosspoint set on the route function, the source on switcher A is searched for, and the name is displayed. For example, when a crosspoint is switched on switcher A in the figure below, normally IN5 appears as the source name. If the route function has been set, the source name selected on switcher A appears.

To activate the route function, set the destination of switcher A, destination and source of switcher B, and level. In the case of the figure below, set "OUT1:OUT2 <IN5 10000000."

When you use the route function, switching is possible with simple settings. For example, if you select a source (IN1) for a destination (OUT1) on switcher A, the crosspoint on switcher B (IN5-OUT2) is automatically switched.

However, when you select a source (IN1) for a destination (OUT2) on switcher A, you have to set a phantom including IN1-OUT1 and IN5-OUT2 previously. Then IN1-OUT2 is displayed if the route has been set.

For details on setting the route function, refer to the installation manual supplied with the routing switcher.

Destination offset route

The destination offset route sets the destination to a substitute parameter such as “(DST + *),” where “*” is an offset value of the connector number of the destination. “DST” is automatically substituted with the destination selected with this unit. This function makes it possible to use expanded input for multiple destinations.

Phantom Function

This control unit has three phantom functions; global phantom, local phantom, and destination offset local phantom. The phantom functions have the following features.

Global phantom

The global phantom allows you to switch up to 2,800 crosspoints by pressing a single button. This function may be used to switch crosspoints defined for a phantom name with two or more control units.

Note

The global phantom is set on the primary station, so the route function does not work in combination with it. To activate the route display function in conjunction with the global phantom function, all crosspoints to be switched must be set on the phantom.

Local phantom

The local phantom allows you to switch multiple crosspoints by pressing a single button, or to switch crosspoints independently from destinations controlled on the unit. Up to 64 crosspoints can be set for a phantom name.

Destination offset local phantom

The destination offset local phantom sets the destination of the local phantom to a substitute parameter such as “(DST + *),” where “*” is an offset value of the connector number of the destination. “DST” is automatically substituted with the connector number of the destination selected when phantom-switching. For example, if the destination is OUT005, the connector number of the destination is 015, and the offset value is 2 (* = 2), the destination 017 is switched.

To execute the destination offset local phantom, first select and check the destination.

Examples of this Phantom are given below.

Example 1

Assign a source (audio source AUD007 for example) of a level to multiple sources of another level (video source IN001 and IN005 for example)

Source name for each level Setting of destination

Source LEVEL LEVEL2 offset local phantom name 1

IN001 IN001 AUD007 IN001: DST+0

IN001: DST+0

IN005 IN005 AUD007 IN005: DST+0

IN005: DST+0

Example 2

To set a pair of crosspoints (multiple audio channels, video key signal for example)

Setting of Destination Offset Phantom

IN001: DST + 0

IN001: DST + 1

IN003: DST + 0

IN003: DST + 1

VTR Control

You can assign tape-transport functions (EJECT, STOP, PLAY, REW, F FWD, REC) to source/destination select buttons and controls a VTR from the control panel.

Monitor Function

When the destination to be monitored has been specified on the terminal, the monitor display panel automatically selects the source for that destination when the monitor function is ON.

With the conventional system, the monitor signal is returned to the input, as shown below, to monitor the destination.

graph TD
    A["Conventional monitor system"] --> B["Monitor display panel"]
    B --> C["Computer"]

Such a process is not required for the monitor function, which uses no extra crosspoint, and eliminates signal delay in loopback.

An offset can be added to the automatically selected source, which provides various monitoring possibilities (c.g. monitoring an HD source with D1)

graph TD
    A["Example of source offset system"] --> B["HD to D1"]
    B --> C["Down conversion"]
    C --> D["D1 signal"]
    D --> E["HD signal"]
    E --> F["Standard system"]
    F --> G["Monitor display panel"]
    F --> H["Source offset"]

Level Control

You can assign levels to source/destination select buttons, and use as the LEVEL select buttons.

You can divide source/destination select buttons to four blocks, and assign destinations to each blocks.

Locations and Functions of Parts

BKS-R1617

Rear panel

BKS-R1621
Front panel

Rear panel

① ASSIGN button/lamp

This button has the following two functions:

Changing the assignment of a source select button

While holding down this button, press a source select button, and the source name displayed in the preset display window is assigned to the pressed button.

Selecting the type

While holding down this button, turn the SELECTOR knob and the type names appear in the preset display window in sequence. When the desired name appears, release the button, and turn only the SELECTOR knob. The sources or destinations belonging to the selected type name will appear on the preset display window in sequence.

② DEST (destination) button/lamp

Press and light the button, and the destination names assigned to the destination select buttons appear in the corresponding display window.

When you press the button while it is lit, the button goes out.

③ Display window

The display for the source select button shows the source name assigned to the button. For the button set an expanded input with the route function, the exapnded input name is displayed.

The display for the destination select button shows the destination name assigned to the button when the DEST lamp is lit. It shows the source name assigned to the button when the DEST lamp is not lit.

④ Preset display window

This window normally shows the destination name to be controlled.

If an error occurs, and error message appears.

When you turn the SELECTOR knob, the name selected with the knob appears, and is kept displayed for about 30 seconds. The type-number name is displayed with two digits for type name and for number, or one digit for a type name and three digits for number. The description name is displayed with the first four characters of the name.

⑤ PROT (protect) button/lamp

This button has two functions: to set and release protection for the output connector (destination) and to indicate whether the currently selected destination is protected or not.

Protection indication function

When the currently selected destination is protected, the lamp is lit, and the source select buttons are disabled. When the protection is set on this unit, the lamp is lit in green, while it is lit in red when the protection is set on another unit.

Protection function

When you press this button, the button lights and the currently selected destination (output) is protected.

When a destination is protected, switching of sources for the destination is disabled.

To release protection, press the PROT button so that the lamp goes out.

Note

If the protection has been set to ON AIR mode at the control terminal, switching is enabled independently of the protection setting. Normally set the protection to NORMAL mode.

⑥ LOCK (CHOP) button/lamp

This button has two functions: lock function and chop function.

Lock function

Press and light this button in red, and the buttons on the front panel other than this button are disabled.

This prevents switching by touching the select buttons accidentally.

If you press a select button while the LOCK lamp is lit in red, the following message appears in the display window.

$$ < < < \text { LOCKmode } > > > > \text { CSUMxxxxID } = \text { xxxVer.x.xx } $$

“CSUM” means the ROM checksum, and “ID” is the station number of this unit.

When you press the button while it is lit, the lamp goes out and the lock is released.

Chop function

When you hold the button pressed for about three seconds, the button lights in green, and the chop mode is obtained. In chop mode, a source before the chop mode and a source selected in chop mode are switched alternately at a specific interval.

In chop mode, CHOP appears in the preset display window, and the interval for switching signals can be changed by turning the SELECTOR knob.

⑦ Source/destination select buttons

These buttons can be used as source select buttons or destination select buttons. The control terminal or the setup function of this unit defines the function of these buttons.

The source select buttons normally light in dim green, and the destination select buttons normally light in dim amber. When you press one of the buttons, the pressed button lights in bright green or amber to show that it is selected.

Notes

- When the source select button is lit in bright amber, the source has been selected on another level in the break-away function.

- You can assign both source and destination functions on the source/destination select buttons. When both functions have been assigned, the buttons function as source select buttons if the DEST button is lit in amber, or as destination select buttons if the DEST

button is lit in green. In 4 DESTINATION mode, dual function setting is enabled on buttons 1 to 4 only. Adding to source select function, destinations for blocks 1 to 4 can be assigned to destination select buttons 1 to 4.

For details on defining the button functions, refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the routing switcher.

Source selection function (lit in green)

When you press a button, the signal fed to the switcher (source) corresponding to the pressed button is selected and is supplied to the output connector (destination). If the phantom function has been set, the sources set for the button are selected.

If prompt lamp-light mode has been set, the pressed button lights in bright green to show the selected source. If status display mode has been set, the system checks that the selected crosspoint has been switched, and the button lights in bright green.

For details, see page 16.

Note

When the PROT lamp is lit, source switching is disabled.

Destination selection function (lit in amber)

When you press a button, the output connector of the switcher (destination) corresponding to the pressed button is selected. The pressed button lights in bright amber to show the selected destination.

⑧ SELECTOR knob

When you turn the knob with the DEST lamp not lit, source names appear in sequence in the preset display window. When the DEST lamp is lit, a destination name appears.

While you turn the knob with the ASSIGN button held down, the type name appears in sequence in the preset display window. When you release the ;ASSIGN button and turn the SELECTOR knob, only the source or destination names using the selected type name appear in the preset display window in sequence. You may limit the available names on the control terminal as shown below.

- A source e to which secret has been set is skipped.

- Sources and destinations can be limited using the available source/destination table.

⑨ \~AC IN (AC power input) connector

Connect to an AC power source using the designated AC power cord.

10 m (ground) connector

For signal grounding

⑪ REMOTE 1 connector (BNC connector)

Connect to the S-BUS line using the T bridge (supplied) and 75-ohm coaxial cable (BELDEN 8281 or equivalent).

⑫ RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin)

For servicing. Connect to a computer for downloading software or monitoring communication status.

13 REMOTE 2 connector (D-sub 9-pin)

To connect an RS-422 communication line

Preparations

Settings on the Control Terminal

Before switching signals with this unit, the following preparations should be made on the control terminal connected to the primary station of the S-BUS data link.

For details on making the settings, refer to the installation manual supplied with the routing switcher.

1 Set the type of the input and output connector name to either the type name and number mode or the description name mode.
2 Set the type names of sources, such as VTR, FLM, AUX, etc. Up to 32 type names may be set.
3 Set the source names using a type name and number from 001 to 999, such as FLM034. A list of the registered source names is called the source table.
4 Set the destination names using a type name and number from 001 to 999, such as VTR089. A list of the registered destination names is called the destination table.
5 Set the phantom names. A list of the registered phantom names is called the phantom table.
6 Assign the source and destination select buttons.
7 Set the level to be controlled.
8 Set the mother unit and daughter units if multiple control units are to be used in combination as follows:

For the mother unit

PANEL mode: MOTHER

SET BLOCK NUMBER: Block number used (1 through 10)

For daughter units

PANEL mode: DAUGHTER

MOTHER STATION ID: Station ID of the mother unit

Note

Set the mother unit first.

9 Make the route setting if the route function is to be used.

10 Set the available destination/source to limit the input/output selection.

Preparations

You may use up to 253 control units, including this unit, in combination to expand the number of sources and destinations, or use this unit alone. The required settings may differ depending on whether it is used alone or in combination. Make the necessary settings shown below to suit your system.

When multiple units are used in combination, define one as the mother unit and the others as daughter units.

Setting the station number

Set the station number using the source/destination select button 1 to 8. The station number is obtained by adding the binary place values of the buttons that are lit. For example, if the buttons 1, 2 and 4 are lit as shown below, the station number is 11 (=1+2+8).

Note

Do not assign the same number to more than one unit in a routing system.

1 Press and hold the LOCK (CHOP) and PROT buttons for about five seconds to reset the software.
2 Press and hold the source/destination select buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 during being rebooted to enter station number setting mode.

Note

When the power is turned ON for the first time, station number setting mode is automatically set, and steps 1 and 2 are not required.

3 Press the appropriate source/destination select buttons so that the desired station number is obtained.

4 Press the LOCK (CHOP) button. The set station number is registered

Key label indications

It is recommended to write the source, destination or level name on the labels (these are called key labels), and attach them on the source/destination select buttons. Then you can see at a glance what functions you have assigned to each button.

Making a key label

1 Copy the key label guide shown below onto a sheet of OHP paper.
2 Write the name on the copied paper.
3 Cut the paper to the button size as shown below.

Key label guide

For a large button (14 · 14 mm)

For a small button (9.5 · 9.5 mm)

Attaching a key label

Attach the key labels to the buttons with the following procedure.

1 Attach the key-cap puller to the indentations of the sides of the key cap. You can easily attach the puller if you press the buttons on both sides.
2 Remove the key cap by pulling the key-cap puller.
3 Rotate the key-cap puller downwards while pinching the key-cap, and pull it down to separate the key cap, and diffuser.
4 Put the key cap, key label with the name written, and diffuser on the button and replace them as they were.

As for the key-cap puller (part number: 3-179-054-01), consult your Sony personnel.

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Settings by Using the Buttons (Setup Function)

With the S-BUS system, the necessary items are normally set at the control terminal connected to the primary station. However, the following items may be set on the unit by turning the power on while holding down the two or more select buttons, as described below.

Number of the source/destination select buttons

BKS-R1617

BKS-R1621

Initializing the settings

While holding down buttons 1 and 2, turn the power on.

The following items are set to the factory-set conditions.

1) Status display mode
2) Single-use mode
3) Phantom partial-protect mode

Note

Press buttons until the lamp check on the panel is completed

Setting single-use mode

While holding down buttons 5 and 8, turn the power on.

Use this mode when this unit is to be used alone.

Setting prompt lamp-light mode

While holding down buttons 1 and 3, turn the power on.

When you press a source select button, the lamp of the pressed button promptly lights.

Setting status display mode

While holding down buttons 1, 2 and 3, turn the power on.

When you press a source select button, the system checks that the designated crosspoint has been switched, then the button lights according to the crosspoint status.

Setting to 16-source select mode

While holding down buttons 1 and 4 (or 5 and 7), turn the power on.

All the source/destination select buttons work as source select buttons.

Setting to 8-source/8-destination select mode

While holding down buttons 5 and 6, turn the power on.

Select buttons 1 through 8 function as source select buttons, and select buttons 9 through 16 function as destination select buttons.

Setting to phantom full-protect mode

While holding down buttons 9 and 11, turn the power on.

If one of the crosspoints set for a phantom is protected, switching of all the crosspoints of the phantom is prohibited.

Setting to phantom partial-protect mode

While holding down buttons 9, 10 and 11, turn the power on.

If one of the destinations set on a phantom is protected, switching of the crosspoints, including the protected destination, is prohibited, but the other crosspoints are switched.

Entering station number setting mode

While holding down buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4, turn the power on.

The station number can be set with binary coding using buttons 1 through 8.

Resetting the software

Press and hold the LOCK and PROT buttons for five seconds. Then the software is reset, and the same status as the power is turned on is obtained.

List of setup operations

Settings Buttons to bepressed
Initialization 1, 2
Single-use mode 5, 8
Prompt lamp-light mode 1, 3
Status display lamp-light mode 1, 2, 3
16-source select mode 1, 4 (or 5, 7)
8 source/8 destination select mode 5, 6
Phantom full-protect mode 9, 11
Phantom partial-protect mode 9, 10, 11
Station number setting mode 1, 2, 3, 4

Operations

Select the destination first, then the source, following the procedure below.

Before starting operation, turn the power to the unit and the system on. Then check that the PROT button is not lit.

Selecting a source

graph TD
    A{Change the destination?}
    B["Press the desired destination select button."] --> C{Yes}
    C -->|Yes| D["End"]
    C -->|No| E["No"]
    D --> F["Press the desired source select button."]

Changing the display for a selected destination

graph TD
    A{Is the DEST button lit?}
    B["No"] --> C["The source name connected to the selected destination appears."]
    A -->|Yes| D["The selected destination name appears."]
    D --> E["End"]

Setting the name for a source select button

graph TD
    A{Use the type name?}
    B["Yes"] --> C["Turn the SELECTOR knob while holding down the ASSIGN button."]
    C --> D["Release the ASSIGN button."]
    D --> E["Turn the SELECTOR knob until the desired source name appears."]
    E --> F["Press the source select button to register the selected source name while hoding down the ASSIGN button"]
    F --> G["End"]
    H["No"] --> A

Selecting when the unit is connected to the monitor S-BUS data link

When you wish to monitor the input and output signals of the DVS-V3232M/V6464M Video Routing Switcher with an optional BKDS-V3292B Monitor Board installed or of the DVS-128, you may switch the monitor signals using the BKS-R1617. Before switching signals with this unit, you should make the signal settings at the control terminal.

For details on making the settings, refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the routing switcher.

Lighting status of the source/destination select buttons

The source select buttons are normally lit in dim green, and the destination select buttons are lit in dim amber. When you press a button for selecting a signal to be monitored, the pressed source or destination button lights in bright green.

Error Messages

While trouble occurs on this unit, the following error messages appear in the preset display window.

Error messages Contents Remarks
PacE Reception error on the S-BUS data link If this occurs only once every several minutes, it is not a problem. Power source noise or an S-BUS remote cable longer than 500 m using BELDEN cable or equivalent may be the cause. If the same errors still occurs on this unit when used under conditions without the above causes, the trouble may be in this unit.
RstP The primary station has been reset. This occurs when the primary station is turned on, or when some trouble occurs in the S-BUS data link.
Scrt A source set as secret is to be selected. A source set as secret cannot be selected on a unit other than the primary station.
ComE Communication error of the S-BUS data This may occur when the communication period is too long. link The primary station may be turned off, or the remote cable may be disconnected.
Prot The destination is protected. The protected destination cannot be switched. In the preset display window, ID of the station which has set the protection to the destination, is displayed.
NotF The name cannot be found The designated type name for type-number selection does not exist in the table.
LvlE All levels are not controllable. All levels are set not to be controlled.
NoDt The destination has not been set. The designated destination has not been set. Change the selection or setting.
NotA The source is out of the available sources.	The source to be swithed is not found within the range of the available sources. The source cannot be changed.

Specifications

REMOTE 1 BNC type · 1

S-BUS

Data transfer method: BI-PHASE SPACE

Data transfer rate: 312.5 kbps/1250 kbps

REMOTE 2 D-sub 9-pin · 1

RS-422

Data transfer method: conforming to the EIA RS-422A

Data transfer rate: 38.4 kbps

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin · 1

Data transfer method: 8-bit, No parity, No check

Data transfer rate: 19.2 kbps

Signal transfer distance 500 m (1640 feet)

(75-ohm coaxial cable, BELDEN 8281 or equivalent)

Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Power requirements 100 to 120 V AC (for the

U.S.A. and Canada)

100 to 240 V AC (for the other countries) 50/60 Hz

Current consumption BKS-R1617: 0.35 A

BKS-R1621: 0.28 A

Peak inrush current (BKS-R1617)

(1) Power ON, current probe method: 24 A (240 V)

(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 8 A (230 V)

Peak inrush current (BKS-R1621)

(1) Power ON, current probe method: 20 A (240 V)

(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 8 A (230 V)

Dimensions (w/h/d) BKS-R1617: 440 · 44 · 120

mm (17 3/8 · 1 3/4 · 4 3/4 inches)

BKS-R1621: 216 · 88 · 116

Accessories supplied Operation Guide (1)

T bridge (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2000.09

1999