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1. 3 INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 LL TO OUTPUT 1 i n joued seay XZ09 SA 060 000 4 IN 5 LOOP ING weuts IL oureurs T HE 00 in Loop 00000 VIA BI zo ome 2B 2A gt EROR SETUP REMOTE OKOKON O Figure 1 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 INPUT SELECTOR TO Select the input to switch to OUTPUTS 1A and 1B OUTPUT 1 Buttons 3 INPUT SELECTOR TO Select the input to switch to OUTPUTS 2A and 2B OUTPUT 2Buttons 4 VIDEO Button When pressed actions relate to video 5 AUDIO Button When pressed actions relate to audio 6 AFV Button When pressed audio channels follow the video channels 7 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 8 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches Table 2 Rear Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Connects the audio sources Block Connectors 2
2. uns Machine 8 Figure 10 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration 6 2 Cascading a set of Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration You can cascade a set of for example 3 VS 602xl units to form a 6x2 RGB vertical interval video audio matrix switcher in parallel configuration To form a 6x2 RGB vertical interval video audio matrix switcher do the following 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors by reassigning the composite video inputs 1 to 6 as Figure 11 illustrates as follows e On the first unit as R to Rg on the second unit as G to G and on the third unit as B to B 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 602xl unit to the PC if required using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 5 1 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 602xl unit to the RS 485 port on the second and third VS 602xl units 13 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 4 Setthe SETUP dipswitches as section 5 2 describes In particular e Set all the VS 602xl units with the same MACHINE preferably as MACHINE 1 e Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS 602xl units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the second VS 602xl unit e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF on all VS 602xl units e Set Dip 6 ON on all VS 602xl units enabling the Reply option in a
3. SYNC BNC Connector Connects to the external SYNC source 3 Sync Source Selector Pushing in selects internal sync releasing selects the external sync IN Internal Button source 4 IN BNC Connectors Connects the composite video sources 5 LOOP BNC Connectors For looping to increase output availability 6 AUDIO OUTPUTS Terminal Connects the 2 audio acceptors Block Connectors 7 RS 485 Connector RS 485 detachable terminal block port 8 V A BUS Connector DB9F connector connects to the V A BUS Connector on the next unit s via a short DB9M flat cable when cascading in an input expansion configuration 9 RS 232 Connector DB 9F connector connects to PC or other Serial Controller 10 OUTPUTS 1A 1B 2A 2B Connects to the output acceptors BNC Connectors 11 SETUP Dipswitches for setup 12 REMOTE Connector Attach a specific PIN to PIN 9 or PIN 10 to switch an input via a remote dry contact switch refer to section 5 4 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Four on the VS 402xl six on the VS 602xl 2 Refer to section 7 1 2 3 Refer to section 7 1 1 4 When in Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 5 On the IN 1 connector 6 On the SYNC connector 7 The appropriate front panel INPUT SELECTOR button illuminates KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2 and Table 3 define the 6 TERM switches and the 4 trimmers on
4. or other RS 232 refer to section 5 1 or RS 485 controller refer to section 5 2 e Aremote dry contact switch refer to section 5 4 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 402xl VS 602xl 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 402xl VS 602xl unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DBO rear panel port on the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as Figure 3 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 Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 402xl VS 602xl Switcher After connecting your VS 402xl VS 602xl Switcher switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Switching on the VS 402x1 VS 602x1 Switcher recalls the last status prior to powering down KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a Vertical Interval Video A
5. 402xl VS 602xl Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 1 OUT 2 IN 1 01 01 02 02 81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN2 01 01 02 02 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN 3 01 01 02 02 83 83 83 83 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN 4 01 01 02 02 84 84 84 84 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN5 01 01 02 02 85 85 85 85 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN6 01 01 02 02 86 86 86 86 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol 10 Communication Protocol This protocol which enables RS 232 communication between the VS 402xl VS 602xl and the PC uses 4 bytes of information and data is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 8 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte INPUT 1 le 15 l4 13 l2 A 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 0 0 0 0 0 O1 00 r 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 0 0 0 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 switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a funct
6. 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 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol 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 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 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 or will not reply 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 4A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would
7. be 4A FE 81 81 ie 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 15 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 The value of the gain is represented in twos complement form to allow for negative values attenuation 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 d
8. on the other VS 402xl V S 602xl units 2 Warning that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 3 Refer to item 7 in Table 1 4 Specifications are subject to change without notice 19 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 6 Technical Specifications of Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS 6 4 composite video with loops 1 Sync 1Vpp 75 Q on BNC connectors with sync select switch 6 4 balanced audio stereo 4dBm 33kQ on detachable terminal blocks OUTPUTS 2 composite video with loops 1Vpp 75 on BNC connectors 2 balanced audio stereo 4dBm 50Q on detachable terminal blocks MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 24Vpp AUDIO 20Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB VIDEO 300MHz AUDIO 100kHz DIFF GAIN 0 03 DIFF PHASE 0 01 K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 75dB AUDIO 82dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO lt 67dB 5MHz AUDIO 97dB 9 1kHz CONTROLS 17 13 illuminated front panel selector buttons RS 232 RS 485 COUPLING VIDEO DC AUDIO AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 024 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 002 POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 40VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7 kg 6 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord PC control software 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 7 VS
9. the underside of the VS 602xl unit Figure 2 shows to which LOOP connector each TERM switch relates and the location of the Trimmers for adjusting OUTPUTS 1 and 2 and for adjusting EQ 1 and EQ 2 REAR PANEL an ie G REMOTE POWER c Ca Ca ra ra m TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6 LEVEL1 O Ota 1 Enlarged View a LEVEL2 O OEQ 2 UNDERSIDE PANEL ON POWER LOCK INPUT SELECTOR Switch FRONT PANEL Figure 2 VS 602xl Underside Table 3 VS 602xl Underside Features Feature Function 1 TERM Switch Move to the right ON position to terminate with 75 O or move to the left for looping 2 LEVEL Trimmers Adjusts the output signal level for OUTPUTS 1 and 2 3 EQ Trimmers Adjusts the equalization level EQ for OUTPUTS 1 and 2 1 The underside of the VS 402xl unit contains only 4 TERM switches 2 The factory default 3 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it trimming the OUTPUT level or EQ level Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 5 5 1 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 402xl VS 602xl connect the following to the rear panel 1 The composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors 2 The power cord In addition you can choose to connect the following options e APC when using the Kramer Control software for example
10. 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 d 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 44 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial
11. which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 7 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option when the AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same e Press the AFV button The AFV button illuminates The audio will follow the video To set the Audio follow video AFV option when the AUDIO configuration differs from the VIDEO configuration e Press the AFV button The TAKE and the AUDIO buttons flash even when working in the AT ONCE mode e Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio will follow the video 7 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button 2 Ifthe AUDIO button illuminates switching operations relate to Audio 3 Ifthe VIDEO button illuminates switching operations relate to Video 8 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications 1 When cascading units in an input expansion configuration or RGB H mode as section 6 1 describes pressing the front panel AFV button on one interconnected VS 402xl VS 602xl unit also illuminates the AFV button on the other VS 402xl VS 602xl units However pressing the VIDEO or AUDIO button on an interconnected VS 402xl VS 602xl unit does not illuminate the corresponding VIDEO or AUDIO buttons
12. 1 if it is locked K i 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 seven 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 to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with
13. 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units as section 6 3 2 describes 7 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 5 3 Setting the Dipswitches Figure 5 illustrates the factory default SETUP dipswitches z 9 2 c E E 2 to oo X o c 4 Machine 12 3 8 ON Figure 5 SETUP Set of 8 Dipswitches of Input Expansion o Reply NIPC 485 Table 4 Dipswitch Settings Function DIPS Description Machine 1 2 3 Determines the position of a unit in the sequence refer to section 5 3 1 RS 485 Termination 4 Set ON to terminate the RS 485 line on the first and last cascaded units refer to section 6 1 Input Expansion 5 Set ON to enable input expansion mode refer to section 6 1 Reply 6 Set ON to enable the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 PC 485 it Set ON when connecting the PC or other controller via the RS 485 port set OFF when connecting the PC via the RS 232 port or when not connecting a PC 5 3 1 Setting the MACHINE The MACHINE determines the position of a VS 402xl VS 602xl unit or a set of VS 402xl VS 602xl units in the sequence specifying which VS 402xl VS 602xl unit is being controlled when several VS 402xl VS 602xl units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the MACHINE on a VS 402xl VS 602xl unit via DIPS 1 2 and 3 according to Table 5 When using a stand alone VS 402xl VS 602xl unit set the MACHINE to 1 Whe
14. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Models VS 402xl 4x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher VS 602xl 6x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 5 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 5 1 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 52 Controlling via RS 485 5 3 Setting the Dipswitches 5 3 1 Setting the MACHINE 5 4 Connecting the REMOTE Connector 5 5 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 1 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration 6 2 Cascading a set of Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration 6 3 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration 6 3 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 6 3 2 Control Configuration via RS 485 6 4 Looping Units in an Increased Output Configuration 7 Operating the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 7 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 7 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 7 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 8 Technical Specifications 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Communication Protocol COMIDA YN Nee e j ee O DLU m m coc m m 0 0 oc N N ka m uo Contents Figures Figure 1 Vertical Interval Video A
15. Matrix Switcher 5 5 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 7 Figure 8 and Figure 9 illustrate how to wire a balanced unbalanced input and or output connection Figure 9 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 For certain applications you may need more than just 4 or 6 inputs Cascading VS 402xl VS 602xl units enables you to expand the number of inputs by looping up to 8 individual VS 402xl VS 602xl units You can cascade VS 402xl VS 602xl units as follows e Upto 8 interconnected VS 402xl VS 602xl units in an input expansion configuration e A set of VS A402xl VS 602xl units in a parallel configuration for example 2 VS 402xl VS 602xl units for Y C 3 VS 402xl VS 602xl units for RGB or YUV 4 VS 402xl VS 602xl units for RGBS e Upto 8 individual VS 402xl VS 602xl units in a control configuration e Up to 8 interconnected VS 402xl VS 602xl units in an output expansion configuration Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration You can cascade up to 8 interconnected VS 402xl VS 602xl units to form an input expansion configuration For example to create a 48 x 2 switcher with 48 inputs and 2 outputs connect as Figure 10 illustrates To cascade VS 402xl VS 602xl units to expand the number of inputs conn
16. OUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview Overview The Kramer VS 602xl a 6x2 switcher and VS 402xl a 4x2 switcher are high performance vertical interval matrix switchers for composite video and stereo balanced audio signals Both are true matrix switchers enabling the user to route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously In addition both the VS 602xl and the VS 402xl e Have video bandwidth that exceeds 300MHz ensuring that they remain transparent even in the most critical applications e Include audio follow video or audio breakaway option e Produce glitch free transitions when sources share a common reference sync e Include 2 sets of INPUT SELECTOR buttons one set for each output and 5 front panel control buttons e Include 2 duplicate outputs per set of INPUT SELECTOR buttons 4 outputs in total e Include a Take button for precise switch control and a Lock button to prevent tampering with the front panel e Are controllable via the front panel buttons or remotely by RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller Achieving the best performance means e Connec
17. TO SAVE 0 no save 0 12 2 1 auto save 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 18 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 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 to SETUP 15 are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is
18. ation via RS 485 17 Operating the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 6 4 Looping Units in an Increased Output Configuration You can loop up to 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units to increase outputs To form a 6x4 vertical interval video audio matrix switcher consisting of 2 VS 602xl units as Figure 14 illustrates do the following 1 Connect the 6 composite video sources to the IN connectors on the second VS 602xl unit 2 Connect the 6 Loop connectors on the second VS 602xl unit to the respective 6 input connectors on the first VS 602xl unit 3 Connect the OUTPUTS connectors on both VS 602xl units to the composite video acceptors CV Video Acceptor 3 IN 5 LOOP IN6 CV Video Source 5 CV Video Acceptor 2 Figure 14 Adding Outputs by Looping Units 7 Operating the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher You can operate your VS 402xl VS 602xl via e The front panel buttons e RS 232 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e A remote dry contact switch 1 Set DIP 7 ON on all VS 402xl VS 602xl units when a PC or touch screen system functions via the RS 485 serial port 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 7 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of 2 ways either e Audio follow video AFV in
19. ative 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 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 402xl 4x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher and or VS 602xl 6x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Your Kramer VS 402xl VS 602xl is ideal for the following typical applications e Live broadcast or presentation applications such as switching between cameras in real time e CCTV home theater e Rental and staging applications e Video production studios The VS 402xl and or the VS 602xl package includes the following items e Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher e Power cord e Windows based control software e Null modem adapter 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 contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 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 GR
20. ccordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 7 OFF on all VS 602xl units if the PC connects via the RS 232 port Null modem Adapter connects to PC RS 232 In Port SETUP DIPSWITCHES FERE i Machine 1 Master TET weurs Ni cureurs fi EE SE 6 60 60 60 60 66 o was LooP Wa Loop NS Loop HEH 485 RS 232 Loo SETUP DIPSWITCHES m meurs f over PARE HAREE Dn BEE e 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 i EEEE E 1090000090909 EL a LOOP amp LOOP Pu LooP eH LOOP gt LooP Ge LOOP j Machine 1 SETUP DIPSWITCHES i A AS pup meurs TU owes EET HAREN o Machine 1 Figure 11 Cascading a set of 3 Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 3 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration You can cascade up to 8 individual VS 402xl VS 602xl units with control from a PC or serial controller 6 3 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 To cascade up to 8 individual VS 402xl VS 602xl units via RS 232 and RS 485 do the following 1 Connect the composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as section 5 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommende
21. d as section 5 1 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit to the RS 485 port on the second VS 402xl VS 602xl unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Setthe SETUP dipswitches as section 5 2 describes In particular e Set the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as MACHINE 1 and the following 7 VS A02xl VS 602xl units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 5 e Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS 402xl VS 602xl units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the other VS 402xl VS 602xl units e Set Dip 6 ON on all VS 402xl VS 602xl units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF on all VS 402xl VS 602xl units e Set Dip 7 OFF on all VS 402xl VS 602xl units if the PC connects via the RS 232 port 1 But not interconnected 15 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers Null modem Adapter connects I to PC RS 232 In Port amai SETUP DIPSWITCHES 2345 67 8 iiit Machine 1 Master 00000 0000 SETUP DIPSWITCHES Machine 2 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 12345 6 7 8 Machine 8 Figure 12 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 6 3 2 Control Configuration via RS 485 To cascade up to 8 individual VS 402xl VS 602xl units via RS 485 with control via a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as t
22. ect as follows 1 Connect the composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as section 5 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit MACHINE 1 to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 5 1 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit to the RS 485 port on the second VS 402xl VS 602xl unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports as Figure 10 illustrates 4 Interconnect the V A video audio BUS DB9F connectors between the VS 402xl VS 602xl units as Figure 10 illustrates using a 9 wire flat cable with DBOM connectors as follows 1 You can interconnect VS 402xl units with VS 602xl units and you are not limited to cascading VS 602xl units with VS 602xl units For example for a 10x2 vertical interval video audio matrix switcher interconnect a VS 402xl unit with a VS 602xl unit 2 Ensuring double output signal transmission on outputs 1A and 1B and on outputs 2A and 2B on 2 combined machines 11 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers e Attach the cable s first DB9M connector to the V A BUS DB9F connector on the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit e Attach the cable s second DB9M connector to the V A BUS DB9F connector on the second VS 402xl VS 602xl unit e Continue attaching the DB9M connectors to the V A BUS DB9F connectors o
23. he Kramer VS 3000 do the following 1 Connect the composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as section 5 describes 2 Connect the A and B PINS on the RS 485 terminal block port of the VS 3000 to the A and B PINS respectively on each of the 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units If using shielded twisted pair cable the shield is usually connected to the G Ground PIN of the first unit 3 Set the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as MACHINE 1 and the following 7 VS 402xl VS 602xl units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 5 4 Set the SETUP dipswitches on the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as follows 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers e Set Dip 4 ON on the last unit terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the other units e Set Dip 6 ON on all 8 units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF on all 8 units e Set Dip 7 ON on all units as the PC connects via the RS 485 port ABH MAS EE Master Programmable Remote Control VS 3000 Rear Panel SETUP DIPSWITCHES jaan kan VS 602xl Rear Panel Machine 1 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 123 45 6 7 8 Machine 2 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 1 2 3 4 5 VS 602xl Rear Panel Machine 8 Figure 13 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configur
24. ion 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 ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 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 configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine control
25. ion on our products and a 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 ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 002022 REV 3
26. isabled 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 INPUT is set as 1 or 2 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 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 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or
27. led via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 21 Communication Protocol Table 9 Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 4 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which Set equal to video output 2 is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input which Set equal to audio output 2 is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Setas SETUP 0 Equal to output number 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT whose status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP 0 Equal to output number 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT whose status is regd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP 0 or 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 SETTING setto 126 or 127 to requestif Setting machine has this function 12 REQUEST VIDEO AUDIO Set as SETUP 0 or 0 for video 3 4 6 TYPE SETTING set to 126 or 127 to request if 1 for audio machine has this function 16 ERROR BUSY 0 0 error 9 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 57 SET AU
28. 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 cables to connect the machine to other components 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest informat
29. n connecting more than one VS 402xl VS 602xl unit set the first machine the Master that is closest to the PC as MACHINE 1 1 Set the MACHINE on the first unit to one on the second unit to 2 on the third unit to 3 2 Set the dipswitches to ON KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings MACHINE DIPSWITCH 1 2 3 Mester OFF OFF OFF 2 ON OFF OFF 3 OFF JON OFF 4 ON JON OFF 5 OFF OFF ON 6 ON OFF JON 7 OFF JON JON 8 ON JON ON 5 4 Connecting the REMOTE Connector Connecting the REMOTE DBISF connector to a dry contact switch enables you to route an input to an output by remote control To do so touch momentarily the PIN corresponding to that input to PIN 9 for output 2 or PIN 10 for output 1 For example to connect input 1 to output 1 touch PIN 1 to PIN 10 to connect input 2 to output 1 touch PIN 2 to PIN 10 To connect input 3 to output 1 touch PIN 3 to PIN 10 To connect input 1 to output 2 touch PIN 1 to PIN 9 To connect input 2 to output 2 touch PIN 2 to PIN 9 Switch input 3 to outputs 1A and 1B by attaching PIN 3 to PIN 10 INPUT SELECTOR minj ninin Figure 6 Remote Connector PIN Settings 1 The appropriate front panel INPUT SELECTOR button illuminates 9 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio
30. n each VS 402xl VS 602xl unit up to and including the eighth VS 402xl VS 602xl unit 5 Setthe SETUP dipswitches as section 5 2 describes In particular e Set the first VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as MACHINE 1 when operating via a PC or serial controller and the following 7 VS 402xl VS 602xl units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 5 e Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS 402xl VS 602xl units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the second to seventh VS 402xl VS 602xl units e Set Dip 5 ON on all 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units enabling input expansion e Set Dip 6 ON on all 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 7 OFF on all 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units as the PC connects via the RS 232 port e Set Dip 8 OFF on all 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units Note The output signals at OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 are the same on all the cascaded VS 402xl VS 602xl units 1 The flat cable should be kept as short as possible to preserve video quality and minimize crosstalk 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers Null modem Adapter connects to PC RS 232 In Port SETUP DIPSWITCHES 2 3 4 5 6 8 Machine 1 Master GBA GBA in OOO RS 485 Rs232 RS 485 0000 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIABUS UAE Machine 2 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 123 4 5 678
31. ting 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 Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Positioning your Kramer VS 402xl or VS 602xl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of both the VS 402xl and the VS 602xl Tables 1 and 2 define their front and rear panels 1 As it switches during the vertical interval 2 Also enables the user to place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them with one touch of this button or via a single serial command KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Q 3 CO QE Jeued 3u044 IXzop SA INPUT SELECTOR POWER 1 2 3 4 L_ 7 T g L TO OUTPUT 1 ae a mes 4x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switch VIDEO AUDIO AFV Lock lt re A I N x a 2 D 5 vU D 5 ki AUDIO wPurs l ourPurs EE EEG nt 00000 Jaued juo14 RA JN LT 3 TO OUTPUT 2
32. udio Matrix Switcher You can connect up to 8 VS 402xl VS 602xl units to the PC via the Null modem adapter and the RS 232 port and the RS 485 ports as Figure 12 illustrates 5 2 Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VS 402xl VS 602xl 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 VS 3000 To connect a VS 3000 to a VS 402xl VS 602xl unit see Figure 4 1 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the VS 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as follows e Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 3000 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit e Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 402xl VS 602xl 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 VS 3000 2 Set the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as MACHINE 1 according to Table 5 3 Set the SETUP dipswitches on the VS 402xl VS 602xl unit as follows e Set Dip 4 ON Dip 6 ON and Dip 7 ON e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF RS 485 PINOUT Tico E iY i Figure 4 Controlling via RS 485 for example using a VS 3000 1 You can control up to
33. udio Matrix Switchers Figure 2 VS 602xl Underside Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 4 Controlling via RS 485 for example using a VS 3000 Figure 5 SETUP Set of 8 Dipswitches Figure 6 Remote Connector PIN Settings Figure 7 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 8 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 9 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 10 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration Figure 11 Cascading a set of 3 Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration o NDU 9 10 10 10 13 14 Figure 12 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Figure 13 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 Figure 14 Adding Outputs by Looping Units Tables Table 1 Front Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 2 Rear Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 3 VS 602x1 Underside Features Table 4 Dipswitch Settings Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings Table 6 Technical Specifications of Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 7 VS 402x1 VS 602x1 Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Table 8 Protocol Definitions Table 9 Instruction Codes 16 17 18 N COMMS 20 21 22 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique cre

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