VS-88HD Manual - AV-iQ
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1. MACHINE 1 MACHINE 8 DN 62 Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an 3000 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 88HD 7 Operating the VS 88HD You can operate your VS 88HD via the front panel buttons and or RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller 7 1 Switching OUT IN Combinations To switch an input to an output via the front panel buttons in the AT ONCE mode see section 7 2 do the following 1 Press an OUT SELECT button or the ALL button The selected OUT SELECT button illuminates as does the 7 segment display 2 Press an IN SELECT button or the OFF button The selected input switches to the selected output and that IN SELECT button illuminates The digits displayed in the 7 segment display change as appropriate 7 2 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode see section 0 When the VS 88HD operates in the AT ONCE mode pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately In the CONFIRM mode the TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch In the AT ONCE mode you save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error In2. 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 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 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 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with OUTPUT 1 If the function is not defined then the machine replies with OU
3. 01 0 01 0 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 IN8 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 88HD is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 48 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 6 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte INPUT 1 l6 5 14 13 12 n 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 04 O3 02 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE Bit7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are de
4. 3 3 When in Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 4 Push in to terminate the input Release when the input extends to another unit 5 Via a null modem connection 6 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS 485 cable In most applications the ground is not connected Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 6596 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL 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 correct 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 appropria
5. that is supplied with this machine 7 Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher gt Editor HD SDI Display Figure 2 Connecting the VS SSHD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 1 Dipswitch Settings By default all dipswitches are set to OFF Figure 3 illustrates the VS 88HD dipswitches 12345678 MACHINE Figure 3 Dipswitches 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 1 1 Setting the Machine Dipswitches The Machine determines the position of a VS 88HD unit specifying which VS 88HD unit is being controlled when several VS 88HD units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the Machine on a VS 88HD unit via SETUP DIPS 1 2 3 and 4 according to Table 3 When using a standalone VS 88HD unit set the Machine to 1 When connecting more than one VS 88HD unit set the first machine the Master that is closest to the PC as Machine 1 dipswitches are set to OFF Table 3 Machine Dipswitch Settings Mach DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 1 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF or AJ OJN 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using PC To connect a PC to the VS 88HD unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended Connect t
6. 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 1 From 1 to 8 2 For immediate switching 11 Operating the VS 88HD 7 2 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 1 Press the dim TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode in which the TAKE button is dim 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 7 2 20 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in CONFIRM mode when the TAKE button is illuminated do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The 7 segment Display blinks 2 Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The 7 segment Display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates To confirm several actions in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The 7 segment Display blinks 2 Press the TAKE button to confirm all the actions The 7 segment D
7. the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 9 7 segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 10 NPUT STATUS LEDs Lights when the input signal complies with the SDI standard Table 2 Rear Panel VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Feature Function 11 INPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the serial digital video sources 12 OUTPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the serial digital video acceptors 13 LOOP BNC Connector Connect to the Genlock connector of the next unit in the line 14 SYNC BNC Connector Connect to the Genlock source 15 750 TERM Button Press to terminate the Genlock source 750 or release for looping 16 RS 232 IN DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 17 RS 232 OUT DB 9M Port Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the daisy chain connection 18 MACHINE Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 1 2 3 and 4 are for setting the Machine 8 is for RS 485 Termination 19 RS 485 Detachable The SYNC and the G PINs are for vertical sync and the ground Terminal Block Port connection respectively pins A and B are for RS 485 20 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 2 For example press STO and then the Output button 3 to store in Setup
8. 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 obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects 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 limi
9. AWAY 0 0 audio follow video 2 SETTING 1 audio breakaway 1 0 FOLLOW mode 15 1 Normal mode 9 VIDEO AUDIO TYPE 0 for video 0 CV 4 SDI 2 SETTING 1 5 2 YUV 6 VGA scaler 3 RGBS 7 DVI 1 for audio O0 0 Unbalanced audio O0 1 Balanced audio O1 0 Digital audio O1 1 Analog audio O40 O3 0 O2 0 Mono O4 0 O3 0 02 1 Stereo 2 for VGA and DVI 1 640X480 2 800X600 3 1024X768 10 REQUEST VIS Set as SETUP or 0 VIS source 3 4 6 7 SETTING setto 126 or 127 to request if 1 Input or output of source machine has this function 2 Vertical sync freq Hz 11 REQUEST Set as SETUP or 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 15 BREAKAWAY setto 126 or 127 to request if setting SETTING machine has this function 1 Request FOLLOW setting 12 REQUEST VIDEO Set as SETUP or 0 for video 3 4 6 AUDIO TYPE setto 126 or 127 to request if 1 for audio SETTING machine has this function 2 for VGA 13 HIGHEST 0 for video Set equal to highest machine 2 MACHINE ADDRESS 1 for audio address 14 REQUEST HIGHEST 0 for video 0 4 MACHINE ADDRESS 1 for audio 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 SETUP IS DEFINED or 1 for checking if input is valid VALID INPUT IS Input DETECTED 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTI
10. HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher You can use your VS 88HD to switch one of the eight standard definition high definition SDI inputs to any or all of the eight standard definition high definition SDI outputs as the example in Figure 2 shows To connect the VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher do the following 1 Connect up to eight SDI sources to the SDI INPUT BNC connectors for example an HD SD SDI camera to input and an SDI player to input 8 2 Connect the SDI OUTPUT BNC connectors to up to eight SDI acceptors for example output 1 to a non linear editor and output 8 to an HD SDI display 3 Set the dipswitches see section 6 1 4 Asan option connect A Genlock source to the SYNC BNC connector The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and release the TERM button for looping 5 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the e RS 232 port see section 6 2 and or RS 485 port see section 6 3 and or 6 Connect the power cord 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 88HD After connecting your VS 88HD switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 When only one output is required connect that output and leave the other outputs unconnected 3 Not illustrated in Figure 2 4 Pushed in terminates the input Release when the input extends to another unit 5 We recommend that you use only the power cord
11. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VS 88HD 6x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 5 Installing on a Rack 6 Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 1 Dipswitch Settings 611 Setting the Machine Dipswitches 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 6 3 Controlling via the RS 485 Port 7 Operating the VS 88HD 7 1 Switching OUT IN Combinations 7 2 Confirming Settings 7 2 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 7 2 2 Confirming a Switching Action 7 3 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 7 3 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 8 Technical Specifications 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 2 Connecting the VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 3 Dipswitches Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 2 Rear Panel VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 3 Machine Dipswitch Settings Table 4 Technical Specifications of the VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 5 VS 88HD Hex Codes for Switching via
12. ON DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input OUTPUT 0 error 9 25 byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 5 1 invalid instruction this byte is set as the input 2 out of range machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 17 RESERVED Hiis a ae 10 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 19 STORE AUDIO Setas SETUP 0 to store 2 3 STATUS 1 to delete 20 RECALL AUDIO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 STATUS 21 SETVIDEO Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 11 24 PARAMETER whose video parameter is to be set 0 all 22 SET AUDIO Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 11 24 PARAMETER whose parameter is to be set 0 all 23 INCREASE Equal to input output number 0 increase video gain 24 DECREASE VIDEO whose video parameter is to be 1 decrease video gain PARAMETER increased decreased 2 increase contrast 0 all 3 decrease contrast 4 increase brightness 5 decrease brightness 6 increase colour 7 decrease colour 8 increase hue 9 decrease hue 16 increase H phase 17 decrease H phase 18 increase V position 19 decrease V position 24 INCREASE Equal to input output number 0 increase output 24 DECREASE AUDIO whose parameter is to be increased 1 decrease output PARAMETER decreased 2 increase left output 0 all 3 decrease left output 4 increase right output 5 decrease right output 6 increase inp
13. ONGIS 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 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 does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removalor installations charges
14. RS 232 RS 485 Table 6 Protocol Definitions Table 7 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 OCO0MAI ADA m ee EA pk ke nh 6 C r2 NY NY 13 14 15 16 Introduction 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher This product is ideal for e Professional broadcasting and production studios e Presentation applications The package includes the following items e VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Power cord Null modem adapter and this user manual 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 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Proce
15. TPUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 12644 would be HEX codes 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 is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 inst
16. ect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 32 QS ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000274 REV 1
17. ector OUTPUTS 8 equalized and reclocked SMPTE 259M 292M 344M outputs 75 ohms on BNC connectors 1 Looped GENLOCK 750 Hi Z on a BNC connector MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 75 ohms DATA RATE Up to 1 485Gbps CONTROLS Front panel RS 232 and RS 485 POWER SOURCE Universal 90 240VAC 50 60Hz 18VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6 kg 5 7 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem Adapter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 13 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 5 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 5 VS 88HD Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT8 IN 1 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 81 81 81 81 81 8 81 8 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 IN2 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 IN3 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 N4 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 IN5 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 ING 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 0 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8 IN7 01 01 01 01
18. er Protocol 2000 Table 7 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to Set equal to video output which is 2 15 be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input which is to Set equal to audio output which is 2 be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO Setas SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 STATUS 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 STATUS 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 OF A VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 OF AN AUDIO status is reqd OUTPUT 7 VIS SOURCE Set as input when 0 No VIS immediate 2 5 17 18 OUTPUT byte 6 1 Input OR 2 External digital sync set as output when 3 External analog sync OUTPUT byte 7 4 Dynamic sync OR 5 Inter machine sync set as blank period 6 Input INPUT byte in steps of 25ms when 7 Output INPUT byte OUTPUT byte 32 8 User defined sync OR 32 RGBHV seamless switching set 0 64 Set for delayed switch 65 Execute delayed switch 66 Cancel delayed switch setting 8 BREAK
19. fined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for 5 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 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 controlled via the serial port always set 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 15 Kram
20. he RS 232 DBO rear panel port on the VS 88HD 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 88HD unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 88HD unit as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connecled lo PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female From PC 089 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 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 9 Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 3 Controlling via the RS 485 Port To cascade up to eight individual VS 88HD units via RS 485 with control via a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC 3000 as Figure 5 illustrates do the following 1 Connect the A and B PINS on the RS 485 terminal block port of the RC 3000 to the A and B PINS respectively on each of the eight VS 88HD units If using shielded twisted pair cable the shield is usually connected to the G Ground PIN of the first unit 2 Setthe first VS 88HD unit as MACHINE 1 and the following seven VS 88HD units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 3
21. he 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 128 ASCII for Y 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 4 byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 17 For clean switching of RGBHV video the seamless switching option may be used The blanking period for the transition of the RGB sources may be set in this case in steps of 25 milliseconds For example to set for 350ms blanking time 14 steps send HEX codes 07 8E AO 81 NOTE 18 Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS 232 do this the user sends instruction 7 with the Set for delayed sw
22. isplay no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates 7 3 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to eight setup configurations using the eight IN SELECT buttons and the eight OUT SELECT buttons 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button illuminates 2 Press one of the IN OUT SELECT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored The selected IN OUT SELECT button illuminates in blue The memory stores the data at that reference 1 The timeout lasts for 10 seconds 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 7 8 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button illuminates 2 Press the appropriate IN OUT SELECT button the button corresponding to the setup That setup configuration will blink in the 7 segment Display The memory recalls the stored data from that reference After pressing the same memory location the second time the settings will take effect 8 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications Table 4 Technical Specifications of the VS S8HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher INPUTS 8 SDI SMPTE 259M 292M 344M serial video 75 ohms on BNC connectors 1 GENLOCK 750 Hi Z on a BNC conn
23. itch option 64a4ec 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 K Kramer Protocol 2000 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 then after the required delay send HEX codes 07 80 Cl 81 execute delayed switch to implement the switch NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 20 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 intruction then becomes the Most Significant Bits of that next instruction For example to set the audio gain instruction 22 of output 3 to 6814 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 100134 27 1Dhrex first send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 21 To store da
24. ruction 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 parameter 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 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 ie 1284 224 for 2 byte and 12844 164cc for 3 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 ie 1284ect for 2 byte 1284 54 for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following t
25. ssors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 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 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or S6U BOUE stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside DOODOONMAD Bell re Connect up to amp Connect up to amp inputs SX outpute SDI Camera p Non Linear SDI Player Edo If required connect an 5 252 Control Fort and or an RS 465 port Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Set the machine see section 7 Set the Il Control the Or control via the Dipewitches ond machine front pane i remotely Ae Configure the s gs SYNC input l Connect the LOOP Step 5 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons RS 232 and RS 485 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VS 88HD is an HDTV compatible high performance matrix switcher for HD SDI and SDI digital video signals It lets you simultaneously route any of the eight inputs to any or all of the eight outputs Switching d
26. ta in the non volatile memory of the unit eg 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 22 Instruction 59 and instruction 60 load data for sending to the crosspoint switcher or for storing in a SETUP ie the data is lined up to be executed later Instruction 58 executes the loaded data NOTE 23 If the INPUT byte is set as 127 4 then the data stored in a SETUP is loaded The SETUP is in the OUTPUT byte NOTE 24 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 send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWL
27. tation 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 art 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard art 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations art 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO 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 Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 21 For the latest information 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 Disconn
28. te 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 2 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 Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http Awww kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting Your VS 88
29. trix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 3 ASO TONHIAL 3ALLV3HO 3 TdWIS H3IVHM Y IAS AH AS 8 8 QHS8 SA T 211814 tr 2D D 0 Bi av j 3NIHOVIN 6 1no zez su 2282 000 2222 000 2282 0000 2222 0000 51 41 0 SANANI XIuaglw ICIS CHZOS 2 8 2 9 s v e V 8 2 9 s e z L 1ndino 103188 TOMS XINEN IAS AH AS 8 8 GH88 SA Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VS S8HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 OFF Button An OFF OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button connects that input to all outputs 4 IN SELECT Buttons Select the input to switch to the output 5 OUT SELECT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched 6 STO STORE Button Pressing STO followed by an INPUT OUTPUT button stores the current setting 7 RCL RECALL Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding INPUT OUTPUT key recalls a setup from the non volatile memory 8 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles
30. uring the vertical interval ensures glitch free switching with genlocked sources In particular the VS 88HD features e Input and output signals on BNC connectors e Alooping analog sync input with selectable sync signal termination e Switching synchronization letting you synchronize to either the external reference or incoming video e Automatic reclocking and equalization on each input e Each input button on the front panel automatically lights up when the VS 88HD detects a video signal on that input e Switching according to the Bi level or Tri level Genlock input e The storing and recalling of setups e A Take button for the execution of multiple switches all at once e T segment display The VS 88HD which is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure and is fed from a 90 240 V AC universal switching power supply can be controlled via the e Front panel buttons e Remotely by RS 232 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller 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 88HD away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Ma
31. ut 7 decrease input 8 increase left input 9 decrease left input 10 increase right input 11 decrease right input 25 REQUEST AUDIO Equal to input output number 0 6 24 PARAMETER whose parameter is requested 26 REQUEST VIDEO Equal to input output number 0 6 24 PARAMETER whose video parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 32 RESERVED DEDE DRE 10 to 35 40 DIRECT MEMORY Memory address Data 20 SAVE 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 0 Gain 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 11 Left 2 Treble 24 25 12 Right 3 Midrange 4 Mix On 17 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 43 VIDEO PARAMETER 1 Input 0 video gain 24 SETTINGS FOR 2 Output 1 contrast INSTRUCTIONS 21 2 brightness 23 26 3 colour 4 hue 5 H phase 6 V position 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 1 SVS protocol 19 2 Generic protocol 57 SET AUTO SAVE I3 no save 0 12 2 14 auto save 58 EXECUTE LOADED Set as 0 or as SETUP 1 Take 22 3 DATA 2 Cancel 59 LOAD VIDEO DATA Set equal to video input Set equal to video output 22 23 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 127 load SETUP or SETUP 60 LOAD AUDIO DATA Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio outp
32. ut 22 23 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 127 load SETUP or SETUP 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller version 11 Request second prefix 7 remote control name 12 Request third prefix 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 63 EXTENDED DATA 7 MSBs for INPUT data 7 MSBs for OUTPUT data 20 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes
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