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1. 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 or 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 128dec 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 HE2. To connect an RS 485 remote controller to a VS 66FW 1 Connect the RS 485 port on the RS 485 remote controller to the RS 485 ports on the VS 66FW unit as follows e Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 remote controller to the A PIN on the RS 485 port of the VS 66FW unit e Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 remote controller to the B PIN on the RS 485 port of the VS 66FW unit e If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RS 485 remote controller 2 Setthe SETUP dipswitches on the VS 66FW unit as follows e Set the first VS 66FW unit to MACHINE 4 1 e Set the second VS 66FW unit to MACHINE 2 and set DIP 8 to ON terminating the RS 485 line 5 4 Setting the Dipswitches Figure 6 illustrates the factory default dipswitches YON MACHINE st RS 485 TERMINATION IEEE 12345678 SETUP Figure 6 Dipswitch Settings Table 3 Dipswitch Settings Function DIPS Description Machine 1 2 3 4 Determines the position of a unit in the sequence see section 5 4 1 Reserved 5 OFF Reserved 6 OFF Reserved 7 OFF RS 485 Termination 8 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 1 See Table 3 2 The RS 485 line must also be terminated at the remote contro
3. Page 11 Figure 7 in section 5 5 the REMOTE connector PINOUT is replaced REMOTE 12345 6 Lr Ba Figure Al REMOTE Connector Revised Graphic Page 21 Table 5 in section 8 the POWER SOURCE spec is replaced with this text 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30VA P N 2900 0000662 Al Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 350 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher which is ideal for video broadcast studios for high quality signal routing and video production studios with Non Linear editing systems The package includes the following items VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher e Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software infra red remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual and 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 c
4. with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 19 When data ie the INPUT and or OUTPUT bytes of more than 7 bits is required this instruction is sent before sending the instruction needing the additional bits The data in this instruction then becomes the Most Significant Bits of that next instruction For example to set the audio gain instruction 22 of output 3 to 681dec 2A9hex you would first send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and then send HEX codes 16 83 A9 81 To set the audio gain of output 6 to 10013dec 271Dhex first send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 20 To store data in the non volatile memory of the unit e g the EEPROM for saving SETUPS The EEPROM address is sent using the INPUT byte and the data to be stored is sent using the OUTPUT byte To use this instruction it is necessary to understand the memory map and memory structure of the particular machine NOTE 21 Instruction 59 and instruction 60 load data for sending to the crosspoint switcher or for storing in a SETUP i e the data is lined up to be executed later Instruction 58 executes the loaded data NOTE 22 If the INPUT byte is set as 127dec then the data stored in a SETUP is loaded The SETUP is in the OUTPUT byte NOTE 23 Further information needed in instructions 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example t
5. 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 3 video software version 4 audio software version 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 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
6. Lightning 12A 8 20us and IEC 61000 4 4 EFT 40A 5 50ns 1 Configures automatically without any driver Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re enumerates 2 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically without having to restart the PC or cycle power 3 When connecting a live DV source to a receptor an electrical potential difference or any other element creating a high voltage such as ESD or a live chassis may permanently damage one or both of the connected devices This high voltage may be seen as a spark occurring at the instant of connection or may not be seen at all but nevertheless can result in costly damage KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 3 Your VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher The Kramer VS 66FW is a high quality 6 port matrix switcher for routing 1394 Fire Wire interface signals In particular the VS 66FW e Offers simple to connect automatic branch leaf configuration that operates bi directionally e Can be operated with FireWire i Link implementation of the IEEE 1394 1995 and the IEEE 1394A standards at data rates of up to 400Mbits sec e Supports isochronous and asynchronous transfers as well as all the features of the 1394 FireWire interface including hot insertion and removal e Can source the power to all ports e Stores and retrieves 15 setups in the built in non volatile memory e Includes a large bright LED display on the front panel th
7. Pins and are for RS 485 5 RS 232 OUT DB 9F Port Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in a daisy chain 6 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 1 2 3 and 4 are for setting the Machine 8 is for RS 485 Termination 7 FLASH Program Button Push inf for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 7 or release for Normal the factory default 8 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 For example press ALL and then BRANCH button 2 to connect BRANCH 2 to all the LEAF devices 2 For example press STO and then the LEAF button 3 to store in Setup 3 3 Only view nothing is implemented at this stage 4 When in Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 5 Also displays the firmware version number Refer to section 6 1 6 Using a screwdriver if required 7 Note that the FLASH PROG Reset button is located on the underside of the unit Push in for Reset or release for Normal see section 7 7 Connecting the VS 66FW 5 Connecting the VS 66FW This section describes how to connect the VS 66FW In particular how to Connect the VS 66FW rear panel see section 5 1 Control via RS 232 for example using a PC see section 5 2 Control via RS 485 see section 5 3 Set the dipswitches see section 5 4 Connect the REMOTE Connector see section 5 5 5 1 Connecting the VS 66FW Rear Panel You can conn
8. 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 NOTE 5 For the OUTPUT byte set as 6 the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte Similarly for the OUTPUT byte set as 7 the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte Note also that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable but is selected using switches jumpers etc 23 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine 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 i e request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 8
9. do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP V 66FW 12 zip from the Technical Support section The program automatically recognizes the size of the switcher 2 Extract the file FLIP VS 66FW 12 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 7 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS 66FW unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 66FW unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 COM port on your PC It is recommended that you use COM port 2 However if your computer has only one COM port open the file VS 66FW 12 cfg located at C Program Files Kramer Flash VS 66FW 12 cfg in Notepad and change set port COM to set port COMI 2 Onthe rear panel push in the FLASH button to Program using a screwdriver 3 Connect the power cord and turn the POWER switch on the VS 66FW ON The front panel buttons may illuminate erratically This should be ignored 7 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows 1 The software is preset for use with COM port 2 2 Item 7 in Table 2 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 10 Splash Screen 2 Aft
10. memory recalls the stored data from that reference Tip If you cannot remember which of the 6 configurations is the one that you want set the VS 66F W to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the configurations until you locate it 6 5 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VS 66FW Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VS 66FW e Press and hold the LOCK button until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will have no effect To unlock the VS 66FW e Press and hold the illuminated LOCK button until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated The front panel unlocks 1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration without deleting it first replaces the previous configuration 2 Nevertheless even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS 232 or RS 485 as well as via the Kramer IR Remote Control Transmitter 15 Flash Memory Upgrade 7 Flash Memory Upgrade The VS 66FW firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 7 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 7 2 e Upgrading Firmware see section 7 3 7 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To
11. 1 i e VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 7 Setting OUTPUT to 0 will return the VIS source setting as defined in instruction 7 Setting to 1 will return the input or output of the sync source for the case where the VIS source is set as 6 or as 7 in instruction 7 Setting to 2 returns the vertical sync frequency 0 for no input sync 50 for PAL 60 for NTSC 127 for error NOTE 8 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined or 1 if it is defined 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 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 11 For machines where the video and or audio gain is programmable NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the machine is turned on the auto save function is set NOTE 13
12. CH 0 01 01 01 01 1 8 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 8 81 81 81 81 BRANCH 0 01 01 01 01 2 82 82 82 82 82 8 83 84 85 86 8 81 81 81 81 BRANCH 0 0 01 01 01 3 83 83 83 83 83 8 82 84 85 86 8 8 81 81 81 BRANCH 0 0 01 01 01 4 84 84 84 84 84 8 82 83 85 86 8 8 81 81 81 BRANCH 0 0 01 01 01 5 85 85 85 85 85 8 82 83 84 86 8 8 81 81 81 BRANCH 0 0 01 01 01 6 86 86 86 86 86 8 82 83 84 85 8 8 81 81 81 For example to connect branch 4 to leaf 3 send hex codes 01 84 83 81 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 This example assumes MACHINE 1 and node 0 21 Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 66FW is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 42 below This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 7 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 n 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 04 O3 02 O1 O0 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 lst BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the sw
13. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 3 1 Understanding FireWire 3 2 FireWire Compliance 3 3 Your VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 3 3 1 Achieving the Best Performance 3 32 Signal Terminology 3 3 3 Configuring as a FireWire Hub 4 Defining the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 5 Connecting the VS 66FW 5 1 Connecting the VS 66FW Rear Panel 5 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 2 9 Controlling via RS 485 5 4 Setting the Dipswitches 5 4 1 Setting the MACHINE 5 5 Connecting the REMOTE Connector 6 Operating the VS 66FW 6 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 6 2 Switching LEAF BRANCH Combinations 6 3 Confirming Settings 6 3 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 6 32 Confirming a Switching Action 6 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 6 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 6 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 6 5 Locking the Front Panel 7 Flash Memory Upgrade 7 1 Downloading from the Internet 7 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 7 3 Upgrading Firmware 8 Technical Specifications 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 cogo Un 3002000 b2 l2 E NNN mR Be BR eS a a a Ne RP DDDANUNUNFHHPWWNNrKK OO Contents Figures Figure 1 Configuring the VS 66FW as a 2x2 Port FireWire H
14. Select 1 6 to connect between a LEAF device and a BRANCH device 7 STO STORE Button Pressing STO followed by a LEAF button stores the current setting 8 RCL RECALL Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding LEAF button recalls a setup from the non volatile memory The stored status blinks Pressing a different LEAF button lets you view another setup After making your choice pressing the RCL button again implements the new status 9 LOCK Button Toggles engaging disengaging the front panel switches The button is lit when the switches are locked disengaged 10 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 11 LEAF Labels identify a cross point between each LEAF to which the BRANCH displayed below it is connected 12 BRANCH 7 segment Display shows the selected BRANCH switched to the LEAF under the corresponding LEAF label 13 PORT STATUS LEDs Lights when data from an external device is detected on that port Table 2 Rear Panel VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features Feature Function 1 PORT Connects to the FireWire device s from 1 to 6 2 RS 232 IN DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller 3 REMOTE Terminal Block Connects to the Remote contact closure switches Connector 4 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pin G is for Ground connection
15. X codes 7E 82 90 82 ie l6 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 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 17 Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS 232 To do this the user sends instruction 7 with the Set for delayed switch option 64dec before sending the switch command instruction 1 or pressing via front panel The switch is not executed unless timed out until the Execute delayed switch code is sent or the Set for delayed switch code is sent again The mode is automatically cancelled after implementation of the switch if the execute command is used For example to connect input 4 to output 3 after a delay send HEX codes 07 80 CO 81 set for delayed switch 01 84 83 81 switch code 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 then after the required delay send HEX codes 07 80 Cl 81 execute delayed switch to implement the switch NOTE 18 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set The ASCII command to operate
16. ables to connect the machine to other components 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www kramerelectronics com manuals html We welcome your questions comments and feedback 001 o2 Ly Koc Je Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000066 REV 1
17. activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching s X r UE e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 1 For example LEAF button 3 and a BRANCH button 3 2 Illustrating that the digit 4 does not appear in the BRANCH status 7 segment Display when the VS 66FW is configured as a 6 port FireWire hub in which the bi directional signals flow between Port 4 and all the other ports 3 Failure to press the TAKE button within 30 seconds the Timeout will abort the action 13 Operating the VS 66FW 6 3 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 1 Press the unlit TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode in which the TAKE button is not illuminated to the CONFIRM mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates 6 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in CONFIRM mode do the following LEAF BRANCH 1 Pressa LEAF BRANCH combination The corresponding digits in the 7 segment Display blink The TAKE button also blinks 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding dig
18. at shows the current status of the matrix as well as PORT STATUS LEDs that indicate the status of each port e Includes a Take button for precise switch control and a Lock button to prevent tampering with the front panel e Is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure You can control the VS 66FW via the e Front panel buttons e Infra red remote control transmitter e Remote contact closure switches e Remotely by RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller 3 3 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and 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 66FW away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 3 2 Signal Terminology With regard to the signal technology used in the VS 66FW note that e Connections are between Branch and Leaf FireWire devices rather than the regular In and Out or Source and Destination devices The difference is 1 Video audio applications require constant transfer rates which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers 3 Overview not merely one of semantics but a vital distinction when understand
19. e the firmware version is 1 2 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 66FW 6 2 6 3 Switching LEAF BRANCH Combinations To switch a BRANCH FireWire device to a LEAF FireWire device a bi directional connection do the following 1 Press a LEAF button either 1 2 3 4 5 6 or ALL The corresponding item in the 7 segment Display blinks 2 Press a BRANCH button either 1 2 3 4 5 6 or OFF The selected BRANCH switches to the selected LEAF Note that pressing a LEAF button and a BRANCH button when the is the same will not display a digit in the 7 segment Display You cannot connect the same BRANCH and LEAF because the bi directional FireWire Port is shared see also the illustration in Figure 2 For details of how to use the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher as a FireWire hub see section 3 3 3 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode as section 6 3 1 describes When the VS 66FW operates in the AT ONCE mode pressing a LEAF BRANCH combination implements the switch immediately In the CONFIRM mode the TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch In the AT ONCE mode you save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error In the CONFIRM mode e You can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously
20. e Buffer Information column the HEX File VS 66FW 12 hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 BE File Buffer Device Settings Help oS silere Operations Flow Buffer Information T89C51RD2 Size 63 Kbytes Maton id fea Blank FF ater za Iv Erase Range 0000 1409 gan Checksum D8FDFI porez a Offset 0000 Device ld 3 FF I Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte fis Bootloader Ver 24 HEX File VS 66FW 12 hex Devi AA gt n T Device BSB oo ee Device SBV rc Serial Number EE Device SSB FF dcs 6 Level C Levelt Set Special Bytes A MEL acp ioe ey Read Set Run Clear File gt Load Mi73800 Figure 15 Atmel Flip Window Connected 7 Chck Run After each stage in the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 19 Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bea Tej su Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 8 Close the Atmel Flip window 9 Turn the POWER switch on the VS 66FW OFF 10 Disconnect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 66FW unit from the Null modem adapter 11 On the rear panel releas
21. e the FLASH button to Normal using a screwdriver 12 Turn the POWER switch on the VS 66FW ON Upon initialization the VS 66FW will work with the new firmware version 1 Item 7 in Table 2 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications Table 5 Technical Specifications of the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher INPUTS OUTPUTS 6 ports on 6 pin IEEE 1394A connectors STANDARDS Compliant with IEEE 1394 1995 and 1394A 2000 standards BUS TRANSFER RATE Up to 400Mb s signaling rates for high performance serial bus SOURCED POWER 12V 1 5A total for any one or all ports COMPATIBILITY PC and MAC CONTROL 18 front panel pushbuttons and Kramer IR remote receiver on front RS 232 IN OUT on a DB 9F M and RS 485 on a detachable terminal block remote dry contacts on a terminal block POWER SOURCE 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 90VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 2 kg 4 9 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software Infra red remote control transmitter 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 6 includes the Protocol 2000 hexadecimal codes to make a connection between ports Table 6 Hex Table for the VS 66FW LEAF1 LEAF2 LEAF3 LEAF4 LEAF5 LEAF6 BRAN
22. ect the VS 66FW to up to 6 devices using IEEE 1394 cables with 6 pin connectors The example in Figure 4 illustrates how you can use the VS 66FW to capture and edit real time video and audio from one video camcorder to a computer and from another video camcorder to a laptop The data from the computer is stored on an external hard drive To connect the VS 66FW as the example in Figure 4 illustrates do the following 1 e UJ 99 c ee oem oom Connect the two FireWire ports of a computer as follows Connect the first FireWire port to PORT 1 Connect the second FireWire port to PORT 2 Connect a FireWire device for example a video camcorder to PORT 3 Connect a FireWire device for example another video camcorder to PORT 4 Connect a FireWire device for example a laptop to PORT 5 Connect a FireWire device for example a hard disk to PORT 6 Set the dipswitches see section 5 4 Connect a PC if required to the RS 232 IN port see section 5 2 Connect the power cord 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 66FW Capture video from video from Camcorder Camcorder PORT 4 PORTS PORTS nz cal BEBHBESE ggg ERB ON Camcorder shy em Video Camcorder Hard Disk Figure 4 Connecting the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switche
23. er a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bee Figure 11 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F4 or select the Read Configuration File command from the File menu or press the keys Alt FR The Open Configuration File window appears 17 Flash Memory Upgrade Open Configuration File x Ed Config Files cfg CFG Cfg Figure 12 Open Configuration File Select Window 4 Choose the file V 66FW 12 cfg by double clicking it If COM 2 was not selected an RS 232 error message appears In the Atmel Flip window the Operations Flow column is disabled and crosses appear in the third column 15 xl Initializing Rs232 communication Figure 13 Atmel Flip Window RS 232 Communication 5 Click OK and press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade EDEN 208 Port COM2 AEN Baud o Manual Syne Connect Disconnect smf Cancel Figure 14 RS 232 Window 6 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column T69C51RB2 Verify that in th
24. ignals flow between Port 4 and all the other ports Enlarged View Enlarged View 2 LEAF ae 0 00 Lf 0 XL LIO EJ XI LJ Oem d BRANCH e e eo 06 ors Figure 2 Configuring the VS 66FW as a 6 Port FireWire Hub 4 Defining the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 3 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 1 By pressing the ALL button and Branch button 4 5 Defining the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher OODODOCDCO ODDOOOU 6 Port Firewire Switcher RS 232 mm REMOTE RS 485 12345 ol GF Figure 3 VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra red remote control transmitter 2 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an BRANCH button connects that BRANCH to all LEAF devices 4 OFF Button An OFF LEAF combination disconnects that LEAF from the BRANCH devices an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the LEAF devices 5 LEAF Buttons Select 1 6 to connect between a BRANCH device and a LEAF device 6 BRANCH Buttons
25. igured 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 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 at this URL http www kramerelectronics com support bottom2 htm 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 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 Table 8 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Relevant to the VS 66FW Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 18 RESET 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input whichis Set equal to video output which is to be 2 15 to be switched switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO and Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 AUDIO STATUS 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 STATUS 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose status is reqd 4 3 OF A VIDEO OUTPUT 15 REQUEST WHETHER Set as SETUP 0 8 SETUP IS DEFINED 16 ERROR BUSY 0 0 error 9 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0
26. in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss 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 and 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 DO 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 DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection c
27. ing the concept of FireWire Branch Leaf technology e With a regular In and Out switcher not only does the front panel have separate In and Out buttons but the rear panel also has separate ports for input and output connectors e With a Branch and Leaf control switcher the front panel has separate Branch and Leaf buttons but the rear panel has shared Branch Leaf connectors FireWire ports 3 3 3 Configuring as a FireWire Hub The VS 66FW is a 6 Port FireWire Switcher which due to its Branch Leaf design can also be configured as a FireWire hub 3 3 3 1 Configuring as a 2x2 Port FireWire Hub The example in Figure 1 illustrates a 2x2 FireWire hub in which the bi directional signals flow separately between Port 1 and Port 4 and Port 5 and Port 6 simultaneously Enlarged View Enlarged View 3 2 4 5 6 LEAF X O EJ EJ K Les Lj E DJ DJ K O Rennes Branch O O PorRTsTATUS O oF R K D M0 OOOWOK BEER Enlarged View PORT 1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 CO CO C C CO 3 Figure 1 Configuring the VS 66FW as a 2x2 Port FireWire Hub 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 3 3 3 2 Configuring as a 6 Port FireWire Hub The example in Figure 2 illustrates how the VS 66FW can be configured as a 6 port FireWire hub in which the bi directional s
28. itchers 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 NO 2nd 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 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching i e 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 4th BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 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 conf
29. its in the 7 segment Display no longer blink The TAKE button illuminates 6 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 6 configurations using the 6 LEAF buttons and or up to 15 configurations via RS 232 as Figure 9 illustrates 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 9 Storing and Recalling using the LEAF Buttons 1 The gray numbers 1 to 6 in Figure 9 that illustrate the corresponding store recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration only and do not appear on the buttons 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 66FW 6 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the 6 LEAF buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If in the CONFIRM mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action That setup flashes brightly in the 7 segment Display and the memory stores the data at that reference 6 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall a configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate LEAF button the button corresponding to the setup If in the CONFIRM mode that setup configuration will blink in the 7 segment Display together with the RCL button and the TAKE button and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The
30. ller Refer to the remote controller s user manual for details of how to terminate the RS 485 line on the remote controller 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 66FW 5 4 1 Setting the MACHINE The MACHINE determines the position of a VS 66FW unit specifying which VS 66FW unit is being controlled when several VS 66FW units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the MACHINE on a VS 66FW unit via DIPS 1 2 3 and 4 according to Table 4 When using a stand alone VS 66FW unit set the MACHINE to 1 When connecting more than one VS 66FW unit set the first machine that is closest to the PC as MACHINE 1 Table 4 Machine Dipswitch Settings MACHINE t DIPSWITCH MACHINE DIPSWITCH 1 ke Bb 4 1 2 ls 4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 10 OFF ON OFF ON 3 ON ON OFF OFF 11 ON ON OFF ON 4 OFF OFF ON orF 12 OFF OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF ON OFF 13 ON OFF ON ON 6 OFF ON ON oFF 14 OFF ON ON ON 7 ON ON ON OFF 15 ON ON ON ON 8 OFF OFF OFF ON 5 5 Connecting the REMOTE Connector Connecting dry contact closure switches to the REMOTE connector lets you duplicate the actions of the front panel LEAF BRANCH buttons when switching a BRANCH FireWire device to a LEAF FireWire device from a distance of up to 1000 meters Figure 7 illustrates how to connect the remote pu
31. o 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 Removal or 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 shipment 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
32. o request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 25 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS 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 Kramer 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 product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 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 or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate t
33. ontents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 3 Overview This section describes e Understanding FireWire see section 3 1 e FireWire Compliance see section 3 2 e Your VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher see section 3 3 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com click DOS and Windows based software drivers for Kramer machines in the Technical Support section 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com manuals html 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com click Cables and Connectors in the Products section 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Understanding FireWire FireWire is a serial bus standard that enables quick universal interfacing between video and computer hardware items FireWire is simple to use and operates independently of the host system In addition FireWire supports Plug and Play and hot swapping Many computers today come with one or more FireWire ports on the rear panel These ports let yo
34. r 5 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VS 66FW unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 66FW unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 66FW unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 66FW unit as Figure 5 illustrates depending on whether the PC has a 9 pin or 25 pin connector PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 PIN 7 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 2 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 3 Connected to PIN 3 EN Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 To Switcher PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Female DB25 From PC Male DBS To Switcher PIN 20 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 5 4 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 7 DB25 and PIN 5 DB9 Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 9 Connecting the VS 66FW 5 3 Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VS 66FW unit via any RS 485 remote controller or a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface
35. sh buttons REMOTE 12345 6 BRLF Branch 1 Leaf Figure 7 REMOTE Connector 11 Operating the VS 66FW 6 Operating the VS 66FW You can operate your VS 66FW via e The front panel buttons e Infra red remote control transmitter e Remote contact closure switches e RS232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller 6 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics Switching on the VS 66FW unit momentarily displays the following test in the front panel 7 segment Display in consecutive cycles before recalling the last configuration from the non volatile memory 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF dios i g I DJU g y BRANCH l I 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 I 0 1 J BRANCH 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 I lt AS amp lt lt A lt I I f k 1 K BRANCH 1 y 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 L I I m gt Test eve lt eve BRANCH 1 I 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 gt AN AN NAR 1 1 1 d d BRANCH 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 I S S S S S lt AX lt lt x I c CL c E lt BRANCH l I 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 I amp amp 7 4 2 2 amp 2 amp 2 l L I BRANCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEAF 1 Firmware amp J BRANCH Version Figure 8 VS 66FW Unit Characteristics 1In the case shown her
36. u attach many devices to your computer quickly and easily The operating system also supports FireWire so the installation of the device drivers is also quick and easy Compared to other ways of connecting devices to your computer including parallel ports serial ports and special cards that you install inside the computer s case FireWire devices are simple Many peripheral devices including DV Camcorders Digital still cameras Storage devices such as External Hard Drives and Arrays and Network connections now come in a FireWire version FireWire Compliance The VS 66FW e Fully supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394 1995 Standard for High Performance Serial Bus and the P1394a Supplement e Is fully interoperable with FireWire and i LINK implementation of IEEE Std 1394 e Is fully compliant with OpenHCI requirements e Provides P1394a Fully Compliant Cable Ports at 100 200 400 Megabits per Second Mbits s e Includes full P1394a support that is Connection Debounce Arbitrated Short Reset Multispeed Concatenation Arbitration Acceleration Fly By Concatenation Port Disable Suspend Resume e Includes Extended Resume Signaling for Compatibility with Legacy DV Devices e Includes built in protection from electrostatic discharge ESD by suppressing all transient high voltages down to the allowed level In particular ESD protection for high speed data lines to IEC 61000 4 2 ESD 15kV air 8kV contact IEC 61000 4 5
37. ub Figure 2 Configuring the VS 66FW as a 6 Port FireWire Hub Figure 3 VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 4 Connecting the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 6 Dipswitch Settings Figure 7 REMOTE Connector Figure 8 VS 66FW Unit Characteristics Figure 9 Storing and Recalling using the LEAF Buttons Figure 10 Splash Screen Figure 11 Atmel Flip Window Figure 12 Open Configuration File Select Window Figure 13 Atmel Flip Window RS 232 Communication Figure 14 RS 232 Window Figure 15 Atmel Flip Window Connected Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Dee ee RRR eH SCOOMAAIANANF COCO DNEA Tables Table 1 Front Panel VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features 7 Table 2 Rear Panel VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features 7 Table 3 Dipswitch Settings 10 Table 4 Machine Dipswitch Settings 11 Table 5 Technical Specifications of the VS 66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 21 Table 6 Hex Table for the VS 66FW 21 Table 7 Protocol Definitions 22 Table 8 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Relevant to the VS 66FW 23 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUM VS 66FW This addendum updates the VS 66FW user manual as follows Page 6 item 3 on the rear panel in Figure 3 in section 4 the REMOTE connector PINOUT is altered The seventh PIN leaf is now labeled LF and the eighth PIN branch is now labeled BR
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