USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics
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1. If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration the audio input s in the 7 segment Display the AUDIO button and the TAKE button will blink and require reconfiguring for AFV operation 3 Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification reconfiguring the audio according to the video 8 2 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option e Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button If the AUDIO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the Audio section If the VIDEO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the Video section 8 3 Switching OUT IN Combinations To switch a video audio input to a video audio output do the following 1 Press an OUTPUT button either 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or ALL The corresponding item in the 7 segment Display blinks 2 Press an INPUT button either 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or OFF The selected input switches to the selected output For example press the ALL button and then IN button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 1 Audio and video connections are the same 2 Warning that changes are about to occur in the audio section 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 808YC 8 4 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode as section 8 4 1 describes When the VS 808YC operates in the AT ONCE mode pressing an OUT IN combina2. as follows Set DIP 5 DIP 6 and DIP 7 OFF Set Dip 8 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 B S232 0UT RC 3000 50058 68866 E ea eleelea ee 2 7 e Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 808YC 6 4 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection Figure 6 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 7 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced input Figure 7 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 8 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced acceptor to the balanced output of the unit Figure 8 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 13 Connecting the VS 808YC 6 5 Setting the DIP switches Figure 9 illustrates the factory default DIP switches MACH RS 485 12345678 Figure 9 DIP switch Settings Table 4 DIP switch Settings Function DIPS Description Machine 1 2 3 4 Determines the position of a unit in the sequence see section 6 5 1 Re
3. in Figure 12 that illustrate the corresponding store recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration only and do not appear on the buttons 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 808YC 8 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate Input Output button the button corresponding to the setup If in the CONFIRM mode that setup configuration will blink in the STATUS 7 segment Display together with the RCL button and the TAKE button and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference Tip If you cannot remember which of the 16 input output configurations is the one that you want set the VS 808YC to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it 8 5 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration To delete an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously Both the STO and RCL buttons blink 2 Press the appropriate Input Output button This erases that specific input output configuration from the memory leaving it empty and available 8 6 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VS 808YC U
4. 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 i e 1284 22dec for 2nd byte and 1284 16dec for 3rd byte oo 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 1284 3dec for 2nd byte 1284 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 1284 ASCII for 1284 ASCII for 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 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then th
5. 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 7 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 8 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 29 Kramer Protocol 2000 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 808YC 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 8 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 6 5 4 3 2 0 1st byte INPUT 1 le 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 O4 03 02 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 4th byte lst BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher
6. 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 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 0 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
7. Read the STATUS on the 7 segment display the outputs C O LJ ALL OFF TAKE UE ET STO RCL LOCK Connect Disconnect Press TAKE to VIDEO Switching relates to the video signal Store STO LOCK the selected input an output confirm actions AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal and recall front panel to ALL the AFV Audio follows video when switching RCL actions buttons outputs Operate via the front panel buttons 5 252 and RS 485 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VS 808YC is a true 8x8 matrix switcher for s Video signals and balanced stereo audio signals The high quality VS 808YC lets you simultaneously route any or all of the 8 inputs to any or all of the 8 outputs The VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher features e Video bandwidth of 70MHz that ensures transparent performance e Easy to connect detachable terminal block connectors for the audio signals e Glitch free transitions which are produced when sources share a common 1 reference sync e DC coupled inputs and outputs e Both audio follow video and breakaway options e The storing and recalling of 16 setups e A TAKE button for precise switch control e ALOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel Control the VS 808YC using the front panel buttons or remotely via e RS222 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The Kram
8. does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILLPAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT 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 b
9. sub rear panel port on the VS 808YC unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub COM port on your PC see section 6 2 On the rear panel push in the Flash Program button to Program using a screwdriver Connect the power on the VS 808YC unit On the underside panel push in the Flash Program Reset button to Reset using a screwdriver 1 7 in Table 2 2 Item 1 in Table 3 23 Upgrading Firmware 10 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 Figure 13 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 e esre Figure 14 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading Firmware Device Selection Figure 15 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 No device selected Device 89 5115 AT89C5115 AT89C5131 AT89C5132 ATS9CS1ED2 AT89CS1IC2 8189651102 AT
10. when front panel is locked 1 For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 2 When in Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 3 The VIDEO button is illuminated when the video breakaway mode is selected 4 The AUDIO button is illuminated when the audio breakaway mode is selected 5 The AFV button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected 6 Also displays the firmware version number and the MACHINE Refer to section 8 1 7 For example press STO and then the Output button 3 to store in Setup 3 8 Only view nothing is implemented at this stage Your VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 Rear Panel VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 15 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connect to the balanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 8 Connectors 16 VIDEO INPUTS 4 pin Connects to the s Video sources from 1 to 8 Connectors 17 VIDEO OUTPUTS 4 pin Connects to the s Video acceptors from 1 to 8 Connectors 18 DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the unit 1 2 3 and 4 are for setting the Machine 8 is for RS 485 Termination 19 AUDIO OUTPUTS Terminal Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptors from 1 to 8 Block Connectors 20 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 21 REMOTE IR Opening Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the m
11. 89CS1RBZ ATBICSIRCZ Serial Num AT89C515ND1 AT8XC5122 4 T89C51AC2 T89C51CC01 Tescsiccoz T89CS511C2 T89CS1RB2 T89CS1RC2 T89C51RD2 T8XC5121 Figure 16 Device Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu Upgrading Firmware Atmel Flip 1 8 8 uM Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX Save HEX As Read Config eren File Buffer Information Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes Blank Exit Range 0000 FBFF Checksum FBO400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading x File Serial Number El Figure 17 Loading the Hex 6 The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VS 808YC and click Open 7 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 according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate RS232 MEE T Manual Syne Connect Disconnect sno Cancel Figure 18 RS 232 Window 8 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 AT89C51RD2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HE
12. 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the Master VS 808YC unit as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 9 pin D sub 9 pin D sub From PC Male PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6 PINs 8 7 1 are connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 11 Connecting the VS 808YC 6 3 RS 485 PINOUT Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VS 808YC unit via an RS 485 controller for example a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC 3000 To connect an RC 3000 to a VS 808YC unit see Figure 5 1 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VS 808YC unit as follows Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 808YC unit Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 808YC unit 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 RC 3000 2 Set the VS 808YC unit as MACHINE 2 according to Table 5 that is DIP 1 DIP 2 and DIP 3 OFF and DIP 4 ON and set the other DIP switches on the VS 808YC unit
13. E 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 6814 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 to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then sen
14. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VS 808YC on a Rack 6 Connecting the VS 808YC 6 1 Connecting the VS 808YC Rear Panel 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 6 3 Controlling via RS 485 6 4 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 5 Setting the DIP switches 6 5 1 Setting the MACHINE 7 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 8 Operating the VS 808YC 8 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 8 2 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 8 2 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 8 22 Setting the Breakaway Option 8 3 Switching OUT IN Combinations 8 4 Confirming Settings 8 4 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 8 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action 8 5 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 8 5 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 8 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 8 5 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration 8 6 Locking the Front Panel 8 7 Resetting the VS 808YC 8 7 1 Resetting to the Current Status 8 7 2 Resetting to the Factory Default State 9 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 1 Downloading from the Internet 9 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 10 Upgrading Firmware 11 Technical Specifications 12 Tab
15. X File VS808YC hex appears 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading Firmware Atmel Flip 1 8 8 EE 4 File gt Load Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored greenl When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears2 Atmel Flip 1 8 8 LET Figure 20 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 10 On the rear panel release the Flash Program button to Normal using a screwdriver 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 3 Item 7 in Table 2 27 Technical Specifications NOTE Some VS 808YC devices are equipped with a different type of Atmel Flash memory In such a case the update procedure stops at the Blank Check stage and a Blank Check Failed message appears at the end of the window Go back to step 4 and select device AT89C51RD2 Repeat all the following steps 11 Close the Atmel Flip window 12 Disconnect the power on the VS 808YC 13 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VS 808YC unit from the Null modem adapter 14 Connect the power on the VS 808YC Upon initialization the new VS 808YC software version shows in the 7 segment Display 11 Technic
16. achine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 22 FLASH PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 9 or release for Normal the factory default 23 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pin G is for Ground connection Pins B and A 4 are for RS 485 24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Figure 2 and Table 3 define the Flash button on the underside of the VS 808Y C Enlarged View Figure 2 5 808 Underside Flash Program Button Table 3 VS 808YC Underside Flash Program Button Feature Function 1 Flash Program Reset Button Push for Reset see section 9 or release for Normal the factory default 1 Covered by a cap The 3 5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 2 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed 3 Using a thin screwdriver if required 4 Using a screwdriver if required KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be l
17. al Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical specifications of the VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS 8 s Video 1 Vpp 75Q Y 0 3Vpp 750 on 4 pin connectors 8 balanced stereo audio 4dBm 50k on detachable terminal blocks OUTPUTS 8 s Video 1 Vpp 75Q Y 0 3Vpp 75Q C on 4 pin connectors 8 balanced stereo audio 4dBm 50Q on detachable terminal blocks MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2 6Vpp AUDIO 26dBm BANDWIDTH VIDEO 70MHz Fully Loaded AUDIO gt 40kHz DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 03 Deg K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 80dB AUDIO 82dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 61dB AUDIO 91dB 1kHz CONTROLS Front panel buttons Infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 RS 485 COUPLING VIDEO Y DC C AC AUDIO INPUT AC OUTPUT DC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 029 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 021 POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 21VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 2U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7kg 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software Infrared remote control transmitter OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 P N C A35M IRR 50 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 12 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communi
18. cation Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 7 VS 808YC Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 1 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 2 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 3 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 4 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 5 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 6 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 81 82 83 84 85 86 87
19. d HEX codes 19 89 81 81 33 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven 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 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 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 Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which
20. deo 2 SETTING 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST Set as SETUP or set to 126 or 0 Request audio breakaway setting 3 4 15 BREAKAWAY 127 to request if machine has this 1 Request FOLLOW setting SETTING function 12 REQUEST VIDEO Set as SETUP or set to 126 0 for video 3 4 AUDIO TYPE 127 to request if machine has this 1 for audio SETTING function 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 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 57 SET AUTO SAVE 13 save 0 12 2 4 auto save 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 fro
21. do the following 1 Connect the s Video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate stereo audio sources and acceptors as section 6 1 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 808YC unit to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 6 2 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 808YC unit to the RS 485 port on the second VS 808YC unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set DIP switches as section 6 5 describes In particular Set the first VS 808YC unit as MACHINE 1 and the following 15 VS 808YC units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 16 according to Table 5 Set DIP 8 ON on the first and last VS 808YC units terminating the RS 485 line at 120Q Set DIP 8 OFF on the other VS 808YC units Set DIP 5 DIP 6 and DIP 7 OFF on all VS 808YC units 15 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 Null Modem Adapter Machine 1 Master Enlarged View MACH RS 485 Machine 2 MACH RS 485 TERM Up to 16 Units 3T 111 Machine 16 MACH RS 485 TERM HE d Li a Figure 10 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 808YC 8 Operating the VS 808YC You can operate your VS 808YC via The front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a to
22. e 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 81 set for delayed switch 01 84 83 81 switch code 32 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 with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOT
23. e VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 28 Table 7 VS 808YC Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 29 Table 8 Protocol Definitions 30 Table 9 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 31 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics 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 Congratulations on purchasing your VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Professional display systems requiring true 8x8 matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection and remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses The package includes the following items e VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher e Power cord and null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software e Infrared remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 3 e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original bo
24. e factory default state To reset a VS 808YC unit to the factory default state do the following e Press OUTPUT buttons 1 2 and 3 simultaneously for 3 seconds The VS 808YC unit resets to its factory default state momentarily displaying the unit characteristics as section 8 1 describes 1 Sometimes called a soft reset 2 Without having to switch the power off and on 3 In addition the unit characteristics also appear immediately and automatically after switching on the power 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 9 Flash Memory Upgrade The VS 808YC firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves Downloading from the Internet see section 9 1 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 9 2 Upgrading Firmware see section 10 9 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 3 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP VS 808YC zip from the Technical Support section Extract the file FLIP_VS S8O8YC zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 9 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS 808YC unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D
25. er infrared remote control transmitter or infrared remote extension cable transmitter optional see section 4 1 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 808Y C away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 1 As it switches during the vertical interval 3 4 3ALLV3HO ATANIS H3IVHM Y ABYINME XID OIPNY 5 9 8 2A808 SA T 241914 310N3M Ht 91 ust S1ndino oianv SANANI ONY OASOSB SA uays Xue 30193198 JOYSUMS XMPN orpny o9prA 8X8 24808 5 Your VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter 2 Power Switch Illuminated
26. ers user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 808YC 6 Connecting the VS 808YC This section describes how to connect the VS 808YC In particular how to Connect the VS 808YC rear panel see section 6 1 Control via RS 232 for example using a PC see section 6 2 Control via RS 485 see section 6 3 Connect the audio inputs outputs see section 6 4 Set the DIP switches see section 6 5 6 1 Connecting the VS 808YC Rear Panel To connect the VS 808YC as the example in Figure 3 illustrates do the following 1 Connect up to 8 s Video sources to the 8 VIDEO 4 pin input connectors and connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio sources to the 8 AUDIO INPUTS terminal block connectors Connect the 8 VIDEO Y C 4 pin output connectors to up to 8 s Video acceptors for example s Video recorders and connect up to 8 AUDIO OUTPUTS terminal block connectors to the balanced stereo audio acceptors for example power amplifiers and speakers 3 Set the DIP switches see section 6 5 If required Connect a PC to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 Connect the power cord 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 808YC After connecting your VS 808YC switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device DO NOT push in the rear panel F
27. es to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site 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 9001 O 32 QS al Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000013 REV 3
28. isplay no longer blink The TAKE button illuminates 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute the Timeout will abort the action 19 Operating the VS 808YC To confirm several actions in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The corresponding digits in the 7 segment Display blink The TAKE button also blinks 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm all the actions The corresponding digits in the 7 segment Display no longer blink The TAKE button illuminates 8 5 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 16 input output configurations using the 8 input buttons and the 8 output buttons as Figure 12 illustrates SELECTOR 4 3 2 3 HERE ee ee OUTPUT 1 4 5 o Ed 9 Ez 3 E 9 Figure 12 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons gt 8 5 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 16 Input Output 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 The memory stores the data at that reference 1 The 16 input output configurations or setups also include the relevant audio follow video breakaway option definition 2 The gray numbers 1 to 16
29. lash Program Program button item 9 in Table 2 and DO NOT push in the underside Flash Program Reset button These are only used for upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 9 2 For example s Video players 3 See section 6 4 for a description of how to connect a balanced unbalanced stereo audio input output 4 When less than 8 outputs are required connect only those outputs of the VS 808YC that are required and leave the other outputs unconnected 5 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Connecting the VS 808YC lt n s Video Player 1 s Video Recorder 8 s Video Recorder 1 s Video Player 8 L A Power Amplifier Power Amplifier and Speakers and Speakers Figure 3 Connecting the VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 808YC 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VS 808YC unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the Master VS 808YC unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 808YC unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232
30. le of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 FOO DAW WRB m Contents Figures Figure 1 VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 2 VS 808YC Underside Flash Program Button 6 Figure 3 Connecting the VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 11 Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 12 Figure 6 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output 13 Figure 7 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 13 Figure 8 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 13 Figure 9 DIP switch Settings 14 Figure 10 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 16 Figure 11 VS 808YC Unit Characteristics 17 Figure 12 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons 20 Figure 13 Splash Screen 24 Figure 14 Atmel Flip Window 24 Figure 15 Device Selection Window 25 Figure 16 Device Selection Window 25 Figure 17 Loading the Hex 26 Figure 18 RS 232 Window 26 Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window Connected 27 Figure 20 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 27 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features 5 Table 2 Rear Panel VS 808YC 8x8 s Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features 6 Table 3 VS 808YC Underside Flash Program Button 6 Table 4 DIP switch Settings 14 Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings 14 Table 6 Technical specifications of th
31. m 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 41 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 31 Kramer Protocol 2000 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 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 NOTE 7 Setting OUTPUT to 0 will return the VIS source
32. nlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VS 808YC e Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will have no effect except to cause the LOCK button to blink 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 3 Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel 21 Operating the VS 808YC To unlock the VS 808YC e Press the illuminated LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated The front panel unlocks 8 7 Resetting the VS 808YC You can reset the VS 808YC unit to the e Current status reloads the current setup e Factory default resets to the pre installed factory default state 8 7 1 Resetting to the Current Status You can reset the VS 808YC unit to the current status reloads the current setup To reset a VS 808YC unit to the current status do the following e Press INPUT buttons 1 2 and 3 simultaneously for 3 seconds The VS 808YC unit resets to the current status momentarily displaying the unit characteristics as section 8 1 describes 8 7 2 Resetting to the Factory Default State You can reset the VS 808YC unit to th
33. ocated 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters 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 connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 Model C A35M IRR 50 2 Model 5 5 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VS 808YC a Rack 5 Installing the VS 808YC on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 Operating humidity range 10 to 9096 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 Storage humidity range 5 to 95 non condensing N CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental 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 co
34. rrect horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapt
35. served 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 6 5 1 Setting the MACHINE The MACHINE determines the position of a VS 808YC unit specifying which VS 808YC unit is being controlled when several VS 808YC units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the MACHINE on a VS 808YC unit via DIPS 1 2 3 and 4 according to Table 5 When using a stand alone VS 808YC unit set the MACHINE to 1 When connecting more than one VS 808YC unit set the first machine the Master that is closest to the PC as MACHINE 1 Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings MACHINE DIP Switch MACHINE DIP Switch 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 jp Merer OFF OFF OFF OFF 9 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF OFF ON 10 ON OFF OFF ON 3 OFF OFF OFF 11 ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON 12 ON OFF ON ON 5 OFF ON OFF OFF 13 ON ON OFF OFF 6 OFF ON OFF 14 ON ON OFF ON 7 OFF ON ON OFF 15 ON ON ON OFF 8 OFF ON ON 16 ON ON ON 1 Set the DIP switches to OFF 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 7 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 You can cascade up to 16 VS 808YC units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade up to 16 individual VS 808Y C units via RS 232 and RS 485
36. 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 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
37. switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 OFF Button An OFF OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 4 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an NPUT button connects that input to all outputs 5 S OUTPUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched E O 6 INPUT Buttons Select the input to switch to the output 7 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in TAKE mode pressing TAKE implements the action 8 VIDEO Button When pressed actions relate to video and display shows video status 9 AUDIO Button When pressed actions relate to audio and display shows audio status 10 AFV Button When pressed actions relate to video and audio channels Audio channels follow the video channels 11 STATUS 7 segment Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each Display input 12 STO STORE Button Pressing STO followed by an output button stores the current setting 13 RCL RECALL Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding OUTPUT key recalls a Button setup from the non volatile memory The stored status blinks Pressing a different OUTPUT button lets you view another setup After making your choice pressing the RCL button again implements the new status 14 LOCK Button Engages disengages the front panel switches Button is illuminated
38. 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 from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 30 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 9 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 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 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input whichis Set equal to audio output which is to be 2 to be switched switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 19 STORE VIDEO and Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 AUDIO STATUS 1 to delete 4 20 RECALL VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 STATUS 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose status is 4 3 OF A VIDEO OUTPUT reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose status is 4 3 OF AN AUDIO reqd OUTPUT 8 BREAKAWAY 0 0 audio follow vi
39. tion 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 activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 8 4 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 8 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN 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 digits in the 7 segment D
40. uch screen system PC or other serial controller Infrared remote control transmitter 8 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics Switching on and or resetting the VS 808YC unit momentarily displays the following characteristics in the front panel 7 segment Display in three consecutive cycles as the example in Figure 11 illustrates OUTPUT 1 2 3 STATUS 00 00 0 es AX OSD exes E gt 1 INPUT U5 indicates VS in the product name 4 808YC indicates the product name OUTPUT INPUT 1 0 indicates the STATUS 01 indicates the INPUT firmware version machine STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 0 0000 f gt 2p y QR y Default Setups V Figure 11 5 808 Unit Characteristics 1 To the Current Status see section 8 7 1 or to the Factory Default State see section 8 7 2 17 Operating the VS 808YC 8 2 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations and status indicators relate to both the video and the audio channels or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 8 2 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option 1 Press the AFV button The AFV button illuminates The audio will follow the video 2
41. x and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 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 Products 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 Downloadable from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stickthe4 1 aes rubber feet to the underside ie oo s Video i Player 1 s Video Recorder 1 Recorder 8 s Video Player 8 Power Amplifier Power Amplifier and Speakers and Speakers Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Operate the machine see section 7 SELECTOR ____ STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 iol 8 jlo a El em RET DR RR meur Use the SELECTOR buttons to switch the inputs to
42. y defects 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 BO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Pleaseuserecommended interconnection cabl
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