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1. IN Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters IOUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 AV 3 7 CR AV 3 gt 7 OKICRLF Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 224CR AV 2 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in 6 VID 4 2CR 6 AV 4 gt 2 OKICRLF machine number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV 0 24CR AV 0 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt CR AV 3 gt OK CRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 324 222 82 gt 1 022 V 82 gt 3 V CR AV 1 gt OKCRLF commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 AV 1 gt 2 3 gt 4 Then switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output OKCRLF 2 video input and disconnect video output 2 AV 8253 ERR HJ Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 CRLF Then disconnect audio output 1 AUD 0 gt 1 OKICRLFI Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix AV 121 022 153 Commands processing start after entering CR response will sent 3 4 CRLF for each command after processing it Preset commands Command Syntax Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESUL T connections to preset Short form PSTO PR
2. Feature Function 1 IN 1 to IN 8 DVI Input Connectors Connect to the DVI sources 2 OUT 1 to OUT 8 RJ 45 TP Output Connectors Connect to the TP receivers for example PT 572HDCP and TP 574 3 RS 232 9 pin D sub F Connect to a PC or other serial remote controller 4 PROG TERM 2 way DIP switch DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2 Sets the RS 485 bus termination see Section 6 2 2 Sets the Programming mode Only for the use of Up Off Down On Default On Kramer service personnel Default Off 5 RS 485 3 pin Terminal Block Connect to a serial controller or to another VS 88DTP unit Connect G to Ground B to B and A to A see Section 6 2 6 ETHERNET RJ 45 TP Connector Connect to a PC or LAN for remote control 7 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the device via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 8 MACH DIP Switch Sets the RS 485 bus machine number see Section 6 2 1 9 RESET Button Press the reset button while turning the device on in order to reset the Ethernet factory default definitions see Section 10 10 AC Power Receptacle Connect to the AC mains power supply 11 AC Mains Fuse AC mains supply protection fuse 12 AC Mains Power Switch Tums the AC mains power supply to the device on and off KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter
3. V 328 CR 27 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 4 V 421 CR V 422 CR V 4 gt 3 CR V 4 gt 4 CR amp V 4 gt 5 CR V 4 gt 6 CRI V 4 gt 7 CR V 4 gt 8 CR IN 5 V 5 gt 1 CR V 522 CR V 5 gt 3 CR V 5 gt 4 CR V 5 gt 5 CR amp V 5 gt 6 CR V 5 gt 7 CR V 5 gt 8 CR IN 6 V 6 gt 1 CR V 622 CR V 6 gt 3 CR V 6 gt 4 CR V 6 gt 5 CR V 6 gt 6 CR V 6 gt 7 CR V 6 gt 8 CR IN7 V 7 gt 1 CR V 722 CR V 723 CR V 724 CR V 7 gt 5 CR V 7 gt 6 CR V 7 gt 7 RJ V 728 CR IN 8 V 8 gt 1 CR V 8 gt 2 CR V 853 CR V 8 gt 4 CR V 855 CR V 856 CR V 8 gt 7 RJ V 8 gt 8 CR 14 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The Hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine set as Machine 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex codes are used when the VS 88DTP is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 7 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 7 VS
4. Network settings commands Set IP Address NET IP P ADDRESS NET IP P ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP P ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC MAC ADDRES NTMC Set subnet mask Read subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NTMSK NET MASK NTMSK NET MASK NET MASK ISUBNET MASK RESUL T SUBNET MASK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS RESUL T NTGT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP IDHCP MODE NET DHCP DHCP MODE RESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE NTDH DHCP_MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESUL T ethernet port ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOIL ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ethernet port ETHP IPROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 15 3 Kramer P
5. 1 2 Connect the acceptors to the required outputs from which you want to acquire the EDIDs Press the EDID button The EDID buttons flashes Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID will be copied for example IN 1 The selected input number flashes on the display Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID will be acquired for example OUT 1 Press the SELECT IN 1 button again The IN 1 button ceases to flash Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID will be copied for example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display Press the SELECT OUT button from which the next EDID will be acquired for example OUT 6 Press the SELECT IN 3 button again The IN 3 button ceases to flash KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 9 Press the SELECT IN buttons to which you want to copy the EDID for example IN 1 and IN 3 10 Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display 11 Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 7 5 3 Acquiring the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID do the following 1 Press the EDID button The EDID button flashes 2 Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display 3 Press the OFF button until a 0 zero appears on the display Press the EDID button The pro
6. You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the device via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located up to 15m 48ft away from the device This distance can be extended to up to 60m 197ft when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm mini jack that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm mini jack 1 Model C A35M IRR 50 2 Model C A35M A35F 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VS 88DTP in a Rack Installing the VS 88DTP in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F screws from each side of the STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F machine 3 on each side and HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmen
7. 15 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 2 buttons for a few seconds 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 Not as part of a switching operation 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol The display shows 2000 To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for a few seconds The display shows 3000 15 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal 15 2 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message CR 15 2 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter 1 Parameter 2 15 2 1 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command 2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3 1 Parameter3 2 15 2 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender_id Message ICRI ILF 15 2
8. 2 1 Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command SP Param1 Param2 result ICRI LF ICR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 15 2 3 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Kramer Protocol Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For machine response Device address Optional when directly connected to the device K NET Device ID or MACHINE NUMBER followed by ex 02 CRLF Query sign follows some commands to define a query request All outputs sign defines all outputs Message closing character CR For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLF For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message strin
9. Address 192 168 1 39 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit The Windows based Kramer control software operates with protocol 2000 If the VS 88DTP is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to protocol 2000 11 Default EDID Each input on the VS 88DTP is loaded with a factory default EDID The EDID for each input can be changed independently by uploading an EDID binary file to each input via the RS 232 port using Kramer EDID Sender 2 software Monitor Model name Manufacturer Plug and Play ID Serial number Manufacture date EDID revision Input signal typ Color bit depth Display type Screen size 700 x 390 mm 31 5 in Power manag Not supported Extension blocs None ms 2006 ISO week 12 sia Digital DVI Undefined RGB color DDC CI Color characteristics Default color space Non sRGB Display gamma 2 20 Red chromaticity Rx 0 640 Ry 0 341 Green chromaticity Gx 0 286 Gy 0 610 Blue chromaticity Bx 0 146 By 0 069 White point default Wx 0 284 Wy 0 293 Additional descriptors None Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range 45 56kHz Vertical scan range 86 83Hz Video bandwidth 560MHz CVT standard Not supported GTF standard Not supported 1 Dow
10. the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 88DTP unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 6 2 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via RS 485 You can operate the VS 88DTP via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200m 3900ft using any device equipped with an RS 485 port for example a PC For successful communication you must set the RS 485 machine number and bus termination To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VS 88DTP 1 Connect the TxD pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88DTP 2 Connect the TxD pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the B pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88DTP 3 Ifshielded TP cable is used the shield may be connected to the G ground pin on the unit Setting the RS 485 Machine Number When several VS 88DTP units are connected the machine number determines the unique identity of the VS 88DTP on the bus see Table 3 Note e When using a stand alone VS 88DTP unit set the machine number to 1 factory default e When connecting more than one VS 88DTP set the first machine connected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VS 88DTP units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16 The machine number on the VS 88DTP is set using the DIP switches on the rear panel To set the RS 485 mac
11. 13 W Preset 14 Preset 15 4 x lt Preset 16 Figure 17 Selecting Preset 07 2 Click Store A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a setup 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 03 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When you select a preset that contains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Select v Ej Select Preset 01 Preset 05 Preset 06 Preset 07 Preset 08 In Preset 09 Preset 10 Preset 11 In Preset 12 3 Preset 13 Preset 14 in Preset 15 4 Preset 16 Figure 18 Selecting Preset 03 2 Click Recall A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded Note You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode see Figure 19 and make it active when you press the Take button see Section 8 2 2 lt Poon bos Fl Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In Eu Figure 19 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Be B 23 Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 8 2 4 Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering To lock the front panel butto
12. 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table T 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override MA4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 35 Kramer Protocol Table 10 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 which is to be switched to be switched 0 7 disconnect 0 7 to all the outputs 3 STORE V
13. 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 37 LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any
14. 8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 IRLED Lights yellow when receiving a signal from an IR remote control 2 IR Sensor IR remote control signal receiver 3 POWER LED Lights green when the device is powered on 4 ALL Button Press to select all outputs see Section 7 1 5 OFF Button Press to disconnect one or all outputs see Section 7 2 6 SELECT IN Buttons Press to select an input 1 to 8 following the selection of an output 7 SELECT OUT Buttons Press to select an output 1 to 8 followed by the selection of an input 8 STO Button Press to store a matrix configuration 9 RCL Button Press to recall a matrix configuration 10 LOCK Button Press and hold to toggle locking and unlocking the front panel buttons see Section 8 2 4 11 EDID Button Press to acquire the EDID see Section 7 5 12 OUTPUT Numbers Indicates the relevant output to which an input 1 to 8 shown on the 7 segment display is currently switched 13 7 segment Display Displays the selected video input switched to the output marked above each input 1 Lights when configuring the EDID Defining the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Figure 2 and Table 2 define the front view of the VS 88DTP Figure 2 VS S8DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear View Table 2 VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features
15. 88DTP Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 0181 81 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 01 81 86 81 01 81 87 81 01 81 88 81 IN 2 018281 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 84 81 01 82 85 81 01 82 86 81 01 82 87 81 01 8288 81 IN3 01 8381 81 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 81 01 83 85 81 01 83 86 81 01 83 87 81 01 83 88 81 IN 4 018481 81 01 84 82 81 01 84 83 81 01 84 84 81 01 84 85 81 01 84 86 81 01 84 87 81 01 84 88 81 IN5 01 8581 81 01 85 82 81 01 85 83 81 01 85 84 81 01 85 85 81 01 85 86 81 01 85 87 81 01 85 88 81 IN6 01 86 81 81 01 86 82 81 01 86 83 81 01 86 84 81 01 86 85 81 01 86 86 81 01 86 87 81 01 86 88 81 IN7 0187 81 81 01 87 82 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 84 81 01 87 85 81 01 87 86 81 01 87 87 81 01 87 88 81 IN8 01 88 81 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 84 81 01 88 85 81 01 88 86 81 01 88 87 81 01 88 88 81 15 Kramer Protocol By default the VS 88DTP is set to protocol 3000 see Section 15 2 but is also compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 see Section 15 3 Section 15 1 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000 15 1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 15 1 1 or the protocol commands
16. ESE Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Short form PRCL PRESET Read video PRST VID PRESET JOUT PRST VID PRESET IN gt OUTI connections from Short form PVID PRESET ou1T Saved preset PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET IN gt 1 N gt 2 Parameters Description PRESET Preset number IOUT Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audio amp Video PRST STR 5 CR PRST STR 5 OKCRLF connections to preset 5 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol from preset 3 Recall Audio amp Video PRCL 3CR PRST RCL 3 OK ICRLF connections from preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2CR PRST VID 3 4 gt 2 CRLF Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODB Parameters Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Restart device RESET RESET OK Switch to protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has comm
17. IDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 9 error 9 25 i e OUTPUT byte 4 4 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the 3j3 machine busy input 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions
18. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Recommendations for Best Performance 3 2 Using Twisted Pair Cable 4 Defining the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VS 88DTP in a Rack 6 Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 6 1 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via RS 232 6 2 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via RS 485 6 2 1 Setting the RS 485 Machine Number 622 Setting the RS 485 Bus Termination 6 2 3 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VS 88DTP Devices 6 3 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via Ethernet 6 3 1 Connecting to the Ethernet Port directly to a PC 6 3 2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub 7 Operating the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 7 1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 7 2 Disconnecting Outputs 7 3 Storing and Recalling Setups in Presets 7 4 Switching between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 7 5 Acquiring the EDID 7 5 1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Output 7 5 2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Outputs to Several Inputs 7 5 3 Acquiring the Default EDID 7 6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 7 7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 8 Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 8 1 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via your Browser 8 2 The Main Switching Matrix
19. Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 9 Preset Number Assignments using the Selector Buttons Figure 10 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 11 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Figure 12 The Loading Page Figure 13 First Time Security Warning Figure 14 Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 15 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix Figure 16 Switching in the Offline Mode Figure 17 Selecting Preset 07 Figure 18 Selecting Preset 03 Figure 19 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Figure 20 Configuration Page 25 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 35 11 11 12 13 14 15 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Tables Table 1 VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2 VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 3 Machine Number DIP switch Settings Table 4 VS 88DTP Technical Specifications Table 5 Default Communication Parameters Table 6 VS 88DTP Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 Table 7 VS 88DTP Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Table 8 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Table 9 Protocol Definitions Table 10 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 11 25 25 27 28 31 35 36 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics
20. N 5 To recall a setup Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the required preset button for example for preset 13 press IN 5 7 4 Switching between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 To switch to Protocol 2000 e Press the Output 1 and Output 2 buttons at the same time The device switches to Protocol 2000 and the display shows 2000 To switch to Protocol 3000 e Press the Output 1 and Output 3 buttons at the same time The device switches to Protocol 3000 and the display shows 3000 Operating the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 7 5 Acquiring the EDID You can acquire the EDID from e A single connected output see Section 7 5 1 e Several outputs see Section 7 5 2 e The default EDID see Section 7 5 3 7 5 1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Output 7 5 2 To acquire or change the EDID from a single output 1 2 Connect the acceptor to the required output from which you want to acquire the EDID Press the EDID button The EDID button flashes Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display Select the SELECT OUT button from which the EDID will be acquired Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal Acquiring an EDID from Several Outputs to Several Inputs To acquire the EDID from several outputs to several inputs for example OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 6 to IN 3
21. Page 82 1 Switching an Input to an Output 8 2 2 Operating in the Offline Mode 8 2 3 Storing and Recalling Setups 8 2 4 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 8 3 The Configuration Page 9 Technical Specifications naan ALUNE NNN A ONA O QA Q UO OO LD TCC 2 2 B2 N D D N TOON r2 Un Contents 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 1 15 1 1 15 2 15 2 1 Default Communication Parameters Default EDID Updating the VS 88DTP Firmware Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol Switching Protocols Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons Kramer Protocol 3000 Host Message Format 15 2 1 1 Simple Command 15 2 1 2 Command String 15 22 Device Message Format 15 2 2 1 Device Long Response 15 2 3 15 2 4 15 2 5 15 2 6 15 2 7 15 2 8 15 3 Command Terms Entering Commands Command Forms Command Chaining Maximum String Length Backward Support Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front View Figure 2 VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear View Figure 3 Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Figure 4 RS 485 DIP switches Figure 5 RS 485 Termination DIP switch Figure 6 Control of Multiple VS 88DTP Devices via RS 232 and RS 485 Figure 7
22. 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 the Kramer VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher which is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising applications as well as for rental and staging Each package includes the following items e The VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Power cord e Windows based Kramer control software e Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 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 Produ
23. TIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 6 3 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via Ethernet You can connect the VS 88DTP via Ethernet using a crossover cable see Section 6 3 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see Section 6 3 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 6 3 1 Connecting to the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88DTP to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS 88DTP with the factory configured default IP address After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows l 2 3 4 d 6 Ta Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop Select Properties Right click Local Area Connection Properties Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 7 1 Local Area Connection Properties Px General Advanced Connect using HB Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items M IB Client for Microsoft Networks M Bl Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks IV Bl QoS Packet Scheduler IV 3F Intenet Protocol TCPAIP xl The default munication X pr rected networks Show icon in notification ar
24. Table 8 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking HCR Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Protocol start CRLF Switcher actions Video channel has switched AFV mode AV IN gt OU Result codes errors Syntax No error Command running succeeded COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax Error ERRO001 Command not available for this device ERR002 Parameter is out of range ERR003 Unauthorized access running command without the match login ERR004 Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch video AV IN our INP OUT AV IN oUT IN oUT RESULT OR Switch video only VID W our N ouT AV i N Jour IIN ouT RESULT Short form V IN gt OUTJ N OUT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also audio If audio is breakaway device display mode will change to show audio connections status 31 Kramer Protocol Basic routing commands Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video VID VID N OU connection Short form V OUT VID VID IN gt 1 IN 2 Parameters Description
25. That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 4l 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine
26. and to switch back to ASCII protocol like protocol 3000 Machine info commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN NPUTS COUNT OUT oUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESET_VIDEO_COUNT AUD count IPRESET_AUDIO_COUN Reset FACTORY FACTORY RESULT configuration to factory default Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking SCR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE MODEL Read device serial number SN SN SERIAL NUMBER Read device firmware VERSION VERSION VAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME WACHINE NAME NAME VACHINE NAME RESUL T Read machine name NAME NAME MACHINE NAME Reset machine name to NAME RST NAME RST VACHINE FACTORY NAME factory default RESULT Note machine name not equal to model name This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for network using with DNS feature on 33 Kramer Protocol Identification commands Command Syntax Response MACHINE NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number
27. cess is complete when the display returns to normal 7 6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons To lock and unlock the front panel buttons 1 Press and hold the LOCK button until the buttons lights The front panel buttons are locked 2 Press and hold the LOCK button until the button no longer lights The front panel buttons are unlocked 7 7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings see Section 6 3 8 Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet You can remotely operate the VS 88DTP using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection see Section 8 1 To be able to do so you must use a supported Web browser Microsoft V6 0 and higher Chrome Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed and running browse to http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 10 or failure message Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Your Java is working Latest Java installed Eia Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 10 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the
28. cts 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 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Downloadable from http www kramerelectronics com 4 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from http www kramerelectronics com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on http www kramerelectronics com l Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the device see Section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside and place the device on a shelf Optional Connect a controller to the RS 232 and or Ethernet port Computer Graphics Source 1 R S Computer LCD Display Graphics Source 8 with Speakers Step 3 Turn the power on Step 4 Configure the device see Section 7 Acquire the EDID from One output several outputs or the default EDID Step 5 Operate the device see Section 7 Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control RS 232 and or Ethernet Route an input to an output Store and recall a setup r To store Press an output key followed by an input key 3 ou e rdi se ha e asus 2 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 3 Select an IN or OUT button to store the machine setup 4 Press the LOCK button to store the current se
29. dwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH Supports DVI 1 1 STANDARDS MAX RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p 1920 x 1200 POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 55VA CONTROLS Front panel buttons Infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet OPERATING 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F TEMPERATURE STORAGE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 19 x 9 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 3kg 5 5lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord IR transmitter Rack ears OPTIONS Kramer cables external remote IR receiver cable 10 Default Communication Parameters Table 5 Default Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bits 8 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For best results use Kramer cables such as the C DM DM series 25 Default EDID Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 lt CR gt Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP
30. e Figure 6 To daisy chain up to 16 VS 88DTP devices 1 Connect the RS 232 1 port on the first VS 88DTP device to the PC see Section 6 1 2 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first device to the RS 485 port on the second device and so on for all devices Connect A to A B to B and G to G 3 Set the machine number and termination as follows The first device is machine number 1 and the subsequent seven devices are machine numbers 2 to 16 see Section 6 2 1 Terminate the first and last devices that is terminate machine numbers 1 and 16 Ensure that all other devices are unterminated see Section 6 2 2 Machine number 1 Master UII OUTS QUIS our PS mee E 3b dE od QS EY P fms QUIZ oma QUT ONS Machine number 2 ours outs QUIT gt D l m E id c 2 OUT4 OUTG OUTS me G N4 NS Machine number 8 Ii QUT QUIS our QUT QUIA QUTG OUTS ES Gi i FO EE V gt cy EAL se st eo E3 E Figure 6 Control of Multiple VS S8DTP Devices via RS 232 and RS 485 1 Alternatively the RS 485 port could be used for PC control 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREA
31. ea when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8 Click OK 1 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Configuration Guide in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 13 Operating the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 6 3 2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88DTP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 Operating the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher This section describes how to e Route inputs to outputs see Section 7 1 e Disconnect outp
32. ent of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss oftime commercialloss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial a
33. g contains more than one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 15 2 4 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial Ethernet or USB port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual 15 2 5 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 15 2 6 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain 15 2 7 Maximum String Length 64 characters 15 2 8 Backward Support You can switch between protocols using a switch protocol command from either platform
34. hine number using the DIP switches Figure 4 illustrates the factory default MACH DIP switch settings KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher MACH Figure 4 RS 485 DIP switches DIP switches 1 2 and 3 determine the RS 485 machine number of the VS 88DTP Table 3 Machine Number DIP switch Settings Machine Number 1 2 3 4 1 Default OFF OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF OFF ON 3 OFF OFF ON OFF 4 OFF OFF ON ON 5 OFF ON OFF OFF 6 OFF ON OFF ON 7 8 9 OFF ON ON _ OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 10 ON OFF OFF ON 11 ON OFF ON OFF 12 ON OFF ON ON 13 ON ON OFF OFF 14 ON ON OFF ON 15 ON ON ON OFF 16 ON ON ON ON 6 2 2 Setting the RS 485 Bus Termination DIP switch 1 sets the RS 485 bus termination of the VS 88DTP Only the first and last physical units on the RS 485 bus must be terminated all others must be unterminated Moving the DIP switch up turns the termination off default moving the switch down enables the termination Figure 5 illustrates the factory default PROG TERM DIP switch positions mz e e Figure 5 RS 485 Termination DIP switch ll Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 6 2 3 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VS 88DTP Devices You can daisy chain up to 16 VS 88DTP devices with operation via RS 232 from a PC or serial controller se
35. it replies with OUTPUT 1 If the function is not defined then the machine replies with OUTPUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 o
36. line Mode By default the unit operates in the At Once mode meaning that any switching changes take effect immediately In the Offline mode changes only take effect when you press the Take button To operate in the Offline mode 1 Click the red Offline button The button outline becomes dark 2 Click the required point in the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 5 The switching icon outline LI appears and the Take and Cancel buttons change from gray to dark blue ECHETHEZE F Out Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 4 7 8 EJ a i a Figure 16 Switching in the Offline Mode 3 Ifrequired repeat Step 2 for several channels 21 Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 4 Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel 5 Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode 8 2 3 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store switching configurations in presets and recall them at any time To store a switching configuration 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 07 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When you select a preset the Store button changes from gray to dark blue ECH eo es Ej Select Preset 01 MM Preset02 EM Out Out E Preset 03 6 7 8 IPreset 04 In Preset 05 Preset 06 m ae Preset 08 Preset 09 Preset 10 Preset 11 Preset 12 a Preset
37. nd elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 88DTP away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing the device or servicing unit 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Overview 3 2 Using Twisted Pair Cable Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products the Kramer BC DGKat524 CAT 5 24 AWG the Kramer BC DGKat623 CAT 6 23 AWG cable and the Kramer BC DGKat7a23 CAT 7a 23 AWG cable These specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7a cables 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 4 Defining the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front view of the VS 88DTP DOWD 40 teal SELECT 1 2 4 5 OoOoooooUs 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher VS 88DTP Figure 1 VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front View Table 1 VS 88DTP 8x
38. nd light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION WP Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment WP Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine WP Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approvedusing STP cable for twisted pair products 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY K For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000749 REV 1
39. nload the latest software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 Available for download from http www kramerelectronics com 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Updating the VS 88DTP Firmware Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Yes Native preferred timing 1280x768p at 60Hz 4 3 Modeline 1280x768 79 500 1280 1344 1472 1664 768 771 778 798 hsync vsync Detailed timing 1 1920x1200p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1 920x1200 154 000 1920 1968 2000 2080 1200 1203 1209 1235 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz IBM VGA 720 x 400p at 88Hz IBM XGA2 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 67Hz Apple Mac II 640 x 480p at 72Hz VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz VESA 832 x 624p at 75Hz Apple Mac II 1024 x 768i at 87Hz IBM 1024 x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 70Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz VESA 1152 x 870p at 75Hz Apple Mac II 1360 x 765p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 800p at 60Hz VESA STD 1440 x 900p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 960p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz VESA STD 1400 x 1050p at 60Hz VESA STD 1680 x 1050p at 60Hz VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz VESA STD Report information Date generated Software revision Data source Operating sys
40. ns g e Click the padlock icon Note Locking the front panel buttons does not disable remote operation of the unit via Ethernet RS 232 or RS 485 8 3 The Configuration Page The Configuration page lets you edit the IP related settings and only view the others Editable fields have a white backeround Name KRAMER_0000 Model ssp Serial Number ss Firmware version 0009004417 MAC Address fre IP Address 192 168 001 039 DHCP F Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Figure 20 Configuration Page The following IP related settings can be edited e Machine name e Fixed IP Address DHCP e Gateway e Subnet Mask The following fields can be viewed e Model e Serial Number e Firmware Version e MAC Address To edit the IP related settings 1 Edit the required field 2 Click Submit The Network Settings confirmation message appears 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 3 Click OK A message appears showing that the settings have been successfully changed 4 Ifthe IP address was changed or you selected DHCP reload the Web page using the new name or IP address 9 Technical Specifications Table 4 lists the technical specifications for the VS 88DTP Table 4 VS 88DTP Technical Specifications INPUTS 8 DVI connectors OUTPUTS 8 TP on RJ 45 connectors BANDWIDTH Up to 1 65Gbps ban
41. page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser 8 4 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VS 88DTP and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number for the default IP address see Figure 11 or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name http 192 168 1 39 Figure 11 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The Loading page appears 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Kramer Electronics Web ite Loading To view this page you must Install JAVA Enable JAVA in your browser Enable JavaScript in your browser 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 12 The Loading Page The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name K_Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only P SER dae More Information run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 13 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical representation of the front panel
42. product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal orinstallation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removalor installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipm
43. r 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dect ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE
44. rotocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 9 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 I3 12 1 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 O5 04 03 02 01 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR x M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE Bit7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table
45. see Figure 14 There are two remote operation Web pages e Main switching matrix see Section 8 2 e Configuration see Section 8 3 Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Select a page by clicking on the relevant link on the left hand side of the window 8 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Kramer Electronics VS88 DTP E maza E ECHECHETZE H Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In 1 CONFIGURATIONS 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 14 Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to e Switch any input to any all outputs independently see Section 8 2 1 e Operate the unit in the Offline mode see Section 8 2 2 e Use presets to store and recall switching configurations see Section 8 2 3 e Lock or unlock the unit s front panel buttons see Section 8 2 4 8 2 1 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output for example input 1 to output 4 1 Click the required point within the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 4 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Out Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 6 7 8 EY idi Bi Dm m Figure 15 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue switching icon A appears indicating that the channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4 2 Repeat the above steps for each channel that you want to switch 8 2 2 Operating in the Off
46. tal conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When through each of the four holes in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the Tackveare overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply e In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular Power attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and
47. tem Raw data 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 2E 4D 00 02 01 00 00 00 0C 10 01 03 81 46 27 78 0A D5 7C A3 57 49 9C 25 11 48 4B FF FF 80 8B C0 81 00 95 00 81 40 81 80 90 40 B3 00 A9 40 0E 1F 00 80 51 00 1E 30 40 80 37 00 6F 13 11 00 00 1E 28 3C 80 A0 70 B0 23 40 30 20 36 00 06 44 21 00 00 1A 00 00 00 FC 00 56 53 2D 38 38 44 54 50 0A 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 FD 00 56 53 2D 38 38 44 54 50 0A 20 20 20 20 00 83 12 Updating the VS 88DTP Firmware Instructions for upgrading the VS 88DTP firmware can be found at http www kramerelectronics com 13 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 Table 6 lists the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VS 88DTP machine For more detailed information see Section 15 2 Table 6 VS 88DTP Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN1 V 1 gt 1 CR V 1 gt 2 CR V 1 gt 3 CRI V 1 gt 4 CR V 125 CR V 1 gt 6 CRI V 1 gt 7 CR V 1 gt 8 ICRI IN 2 V 2 gt 1 CR V 2 gt 2 CR V 2 gt 3 CRI V 2 gt 4 CR V 2 gt 5 CR V 2 gt 6 CRI V 2 gt 7 CRI V 2 gt 8 CR IN 3 V 3 gt 1 CR V 3 gt 2 CR V 3 gt 3 CRI V 3 gt 4 CR V 3 gt 5 CR V 3 gt 6 CR V 3 gt 7 CR
48. that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 88DTP as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect up to eight DVI sources for example computer graphics sources to the IN 1 to IN 8 DVI connectors 2 Connect the OUT 1 to OUT 8 TP connectors to up to eight TP receivers for example the PT 572HDCP and TP 574 3 Ifrequired connect a controller to the RS 232 see Section 6 1 and or Ethernet port see Section 6 3 4 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 5 Ifrequired acquire the EDID see Section 7 5 131311232331933 k SD Computer Graphics Source 1 eoo 2 S lt 3S DVI Computer LCD Display Graphics Source 8 with Speakers Display Figure 3 Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 1 You do not have to connect all the sources 2 You do not have to connect all outputs 9 Connecting the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 6 1 Connecting to the VS 88DTP via RS 232 You can connect to the VS 88DTP via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection 1s not required To connect to the VS 88DTP via RS 232 e Connect
49. tup To recall 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the relevant OUT button 3 Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setup 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The high quality Kramer VS 88DTP is an 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher that accepts up to eight DVI inputs and routes any or all of them to any or all eight TP Twisted Pair outputs for connection to compatible TP receivers for example the PT 572HDCP or TP 574 The VS 88DTP features e J EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing an intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for DVI systems e An OFF button to disconnect one or all outputs e A LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the front panel buttons e 16 preset memory locations for storing configuration configurations e U height that fits a standard 19 professional rack enclosure You can control the VS 88DTP using the front panel buttons or remotely via e RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter e Ethernet over a LAN e An external remote IR receiver optional see Section 4 1 3 4 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only high quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching a
50. uts see Section 7 2 e Store and recall a setup see Section 7 3 e Acquire the EDID see Section 7 5 7 1 Routing Inputs to Outputs To route an input to an output 1 Press the required OUT key 2 Press the required IN key The selected input is routed to the output To route one input to all outputs Press ALL 2 Press the required IN button The selected input is routed to all outputs 7 2 Disconnecting Outputs To disconnect one output 1 Press the required OUT button 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 88DTP 8x8 DVI Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 2 Press OFF The selected output is disconnected To disconnect all outputs at once 1 Press the ALL button 2 Press OFF All outputs are disconnected 7 3 Storing and Recalling Setups in Presets You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store and recall up to 16 setups in presets Figure 9 illustrates the preset assignment numbers Preset 1 is assigned to OUT 1 and preset 16 is assigned to IN 8 Note The preset numbers do not appear on the buttons SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a 9 19 11 12 13 14 15 18 Figure 9 Preset Number Assignments using the Selector Buttons To store a setup Route inputs and outputs as required 2 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 3 Select a preset number in which to store the current configuration for example for preset 13 press I

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