SAS (Simple ASCII Strings) Quickview   Chameleon64I(VT) Standard Routing B = Both Video and Audio V = Video Only A = Audio Only xx = Output yy = Input (If yy=00 then the output will be turned off) QXXYYZZ = Mix Video and Audio: XX=Output, YY=Input Video, ZZ=Input Audio Examples: Bxxyy(Enter) xx=Output, yy=Input B1314(Enter) Audio and Video from Input 14 are routed to Output 13. V0806(Enter) Video from Input 06 is routed to Output 08 A1412(Enter) Audio from Input 12 is routed to Output 14 Q011213(Enter) Video from Input 12 and Audio from Input 13 is routed to Output 01 To turn an output off, route from Input 00 B1600(Enter) turns output #16 off. Timed Sequencer T=Start Sequence N=Stop Sequence nnn=1-999 Examples: Tnnn(Enter) or N(Enter) T135(Enter) will set the time interval to 135 seconds and begin cycling N(Enter) Stops the cycling System Status D = Crosspoint map of the whole system Dxxyy = Crosspoint map of outputs xx through outputs yy Each card will respond with a list of its outputs and the inputs connected to them. Salvo Routing X = Salvo Both Video and Audio Y = Salvo Video Only Z = Salvo Audio Only mm = First Output in range nn = Last Output in range oo = Input number Examples: Xmmnnoo(Enter) or Ymmnnoo(Enter) or Zmmnnoo(Enter) X121508(Enter) Send Video and Audio from Input 08 to Outputs 12 through 15 Y010203(Enter) Send Video Only from Input 03 to Outputs 01 and 02 Z010516(Enter) Send Audio Only from Input 16 to Outputs 01-05 Batch Routing E = Both Video and Audio F = Video Only G = Audio Only EE = Take Examples: Exxyy(Enter) E1211(Enter)F1112(Enter)G1405(Enter)F0812(Enter)EE(Enter) As a batch do the following after receiving the EE command: Route Both Audio and Video from Input 11 to Output 12 [E1211] Route Video Only from Input 12 to Output 11 [F1112] Route Audio Only from Input 05 to Output 14 [G1405] Route Video Only from Input 12 to Output 08 [F0812] Execute [EE] Conference Mode (Cross Connect) J=Both Video and Audio K=Video Only L=Audio Only Examples: Jxxyy or Kxxyy, or Lxxyy J1215(Enter) Route Both Audio and Video from Input 15 to Output 12 and Input 12 to Output 15 K1215(Enter) Route Video Only from Input 15 to Output 12 and Input 12 to Output 15 L1215(Enter) Route Audio Only from Input 15 to Output 12 and Input 12 to Output 15 System Status D = Crosspoint Map Store and Recall Patterns The MediaFlex is capable of saving up to 16 matrix patterns. To store a pattern, first set the MediaFlex to the pattern desired, then send the command Sxx(Enter) S = Store Pattern R = Recall Pattern xx = pattern number Examples: Sxx(Enter) or Rxx(Enter) Timed Sequencer T=Start Sequence N=Stop Sequence nnn=1-999 Examples: Tnnn(Enter) or N(Enter) T135(Enter) will set the time interval to 135 seconds and begin cycling N(Enter) Stops the cycling Protecting an Output From Change: By sending this command, you can keep an output from being changed before the Unprotect command has been sent. P = Protect output U = Unprotect output xx = output number Examples: Pxx(Enter) or Uxx(Enter) General Cham64i Serial Communications Requirements: 1:1 9-pin Serial (DB9) 9600 Baud 8-bit, No Parity, One or Two Stop Bits No Handshaking is required Pin 2 = Transmit Pin 3 = Receive Pin 5 = Ground Help Command H = Lists all available command protocols for routing $H = Lists all available command protocols for volume and tone Volume and Tone Controls The Chameleon64i is capable of setting volume and tone levels for each output. This enables you to set the bass, treble, balance, volume, mute, and loudness of an individual output. $VxxP = increases volume by one setting $VxxM = decreases volume by one setting $Vxxyy = sets volume of output xx to level yy (where yy is 00 - 63, 04 is 1:1 ratio of audio in and out) $Bxx+ = increases bass level by one setting $Bxx- = decreases bass level by one setting $Bxxyy = sets bass of output xx to level yy (where yy is -7 to +7, 0 is neutral) $Txx+ = increases treble level by one setting $Txx- = decreases treble level by one setting $Txxyy = sets treble of output xx to level yy (where yy is -7 to +7, 0 is neutral) $Sxx+ = decreases volume in the left channel, shifting balance to the right $Sxx- = decreases volume in the right channel, shifting balance to the left $Sxxyy = sets balance of output xx to level yy (where yy is -32 to +32, 0 being neutral) $Mxx1 = mutes output xx $Mxx0 = restores audio (un-mute) at output xx $Lxx1 = turns the loudness feature on for output xx (increases bass and treble at lower volumes) $Lxx0 = turns the loudness feature off for output xx (restores to neutral bass and treble) $Fxxyy0 = fades volume in output xx to 0 in yy amount of time (01 - 99, 99 being the longest) $Fxxyy1 = fades volume in output xx to previous level in yy amount of time $C = sets all volume and tone controls to default values (BE CAREFUL) $Cxx = sets all volume and tone controls for output xx to default $CVxx = Simultaneously sets the volume controls for all outputs to level xx $Dxx = dumps volume and tone settings for output xx Trimming Input Levels The Chameleon64i is capable of trimming the input level of all individual sources. This allows for a switch in input with very little to no change in volume. $ixx+ = increases the level on input xx by one setting $ixx- = decreases the level on input xx by one setting $ixxy = sets level on input xx to level y (where y is -3 to +3) $ci = clears all input trims to default 0 level $cxxi = clears input level for input xx to default 0 level $di = dumps table of all input level values to the console Front Panel Control Settings Command Function Argument S80 Store pattern 01-20 S81 Recall pattern 01-20 S82 Output number for single station mode 01-64 S83 Set Mode 1 = Full Function 2 = Single Station 3 = Strings 4 = Recall 5 = Sound Control S84 Select Output for Sound Control 01-64 S90 Timed mode on S91 Timed mode off S92 Timed mode interval 1-999 S93 Select router 1-4x4 2-8x8 3-16x16 4-Cham 5-ChamHB S94 Clear patterns No=0 Yes=1 S95 Salvo Mode on/off S96 Display Current pattern Enter to continue S97 Interrogates for cards S98 Lock/unlock output 01-64 S99 Queue mode on/off

The Chameleon 64i modular audio/video routing switcher is expandable to a 64x64 matrix in a single 9U rackframe.  Matrix configurations are assembled by inserting cards onto the backplane in the rackframe.  Crosspoint arrays are assembled by increments of eight.  These 25 MHz matrix routing switchers route NTSC or PAL video and mono or stereo unbalanced audio.  Audio can follow video or can be routed separately.

In addition to routing audio, the optional Volume and Tone control (VT) package is available.  The VT option allows full control of input and output levels, balance, and bass and treble for any audio signal directly from the Chameleon 64i.  Set variable audio input levels in to the 64i and control the output volume to each destination directly from the router.  Tone adjustments can also be controlled for optimal audio quality.

Audio control features include input trim, variable audio output levels, loudness and mute.  Output volume and balance controls allow for 1.25db incremental adjustments, or levels can be pre-set.  Input trim adjustments provide control of every audio input signal, which can be individually trimmed in 1.25db increments to achieve input matching.  Bass and treble control features offer full boost and cut capability.  The loudness function, related to the Fletcher Munson curves, may be toggled on and off.  Audio fade-out is enabled through the timed fader.  The timed-audio fade function offers a full-fade range of one-tenth of a second to 10 full seconds.

The VT features are controlled either via the front panel controller or through RS232.  Optional Windows™ control software from Knox features a volume and tone control graphic user interface.