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1. 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 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 w2. Defining EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to an HDMI source The EDID enables the VS 88H to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data See section 7 2 for details of how to acquire the EDID 1 Suitable for resolutions to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions 2 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Overview 3 2 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry It delivers the highest high definition image and sound quality Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI Provides a simple interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or AV receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single lengthy cable Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate
3. 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 06 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 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 0 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 1 The instruction codes in Table 4 are a sub set of the Protocol 2000 You can find the full protocol on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATI
4. connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 8 Technical Specifications The VS 88H technical specifications are shown in Table 2 Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VS 88H INPUTS 8 HDMI Connectors OUTPUTS 8 HDMI Connectors BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH Supports HDMI and HDCP HDMI STANDARD RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 33VA CONTROLS Front panel buttons infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 5kg 5 516 approx ACCESSORIES Power cord IR transmitter rack ears OPTIONS Kramer HDMI cables Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Parameters 9 Communication Parameters Table 3 Communication Parameters RS 232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format HEX Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Ethernet Default Settings Reset Ethernet Default Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset TCP Port 5000 button located on the rear panel of the unit 1 For bes
5. outputs Recall O The default EDID 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the relevant OUT button 5 Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setting Step 5 Operate the machine see section 7 Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control 5 252 and ETHERNET KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 1 Overview The VS 88H is a high quality 8x8 matrix switcher for HDMI signals that fits into one vertical space of a standard 19 professional rack enclosure In particular the VS 88H features e Support for up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel e Support for HDCP High Definition Digital Content Protection e HDMI Support HDMI V 1 4 with 3D Deep Color x v Color Lip Sync e 3D Pass Through e J EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing an intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems e Kramer reKlocking amp Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances e A PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel e 16 preset memory locations for quick access to common configurations Control the VS 88H using the front panel buttons or remotely via e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Kramer infrared remote control transmitter e The ETHERNET
6. Ethernet Controller 16 ETH RESET Button Press the ETHERNET factory reset button to reset to the factory default definitions IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 17 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 18 Power Switch switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 1 For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 2 Are also used for storing machine setups see section 7 3 3 The input output routing configuration is saved recalled 4 First turn the VS 88H OFF and then turn it ON again while pressing the RESET button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions Installing the VS 88H a Rack 5 Installing the VS 88H on a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the Operating humidity range screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental condition
7. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Defining EDID 3 2 About HDMI 3 3 About HDCP 3 4 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Your VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5 Installing the VS 88H on a Rack 6 Connecting a VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 Operating the VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 1 Switching an Input to an Output 7 2 Acquiring the EDID 7 2 1 Acquire an EDID from a Connected Output 7 2 2 Acquire an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs 7 2 3 Acquire the Default 7 3 Storing and Recalling a Setting 7 4 Connecting to the VS 88H via RS 232 7 5 Controlling via 7 5 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable O AN BWW NHN 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 7 5 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 14 8 Technical Specifications 9 Communication Parameters 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 2 Connecting a VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Tables Table 1 VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VS 88H Table 3 Communication Parameters Table 4 Protoco
8. MI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to e Route an input to an output see section 7 1 e Acquire the EDID see section 7 2 e Store and recall a setting see section 7 3 e Control the machine via RS 232 see section 7 4 e Control the machine via the ETHERNET port see section 7 5 7 1 Switching an Input to an Output Press an output key followed by an input key to route this input to that output 7 2 Acquiring the EDID The EDID is a data structure transmitted by the display that enables the VS 88H to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The VS 88H acquires and stores the EDID to make reconnection to the display effortless You can acquire the EDID e From one output to any of the eight inputs see section 7 2 1 e From several sets of inputs and outputs see section 7 2 2 e From the default EDID see section 7 2 3 7 2 1 Acquire an EDID from a Connected Output To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display 1 Turn the VS 88H ON 2 Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire the EDID 3 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash 4 Press the input button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display 5 Select the output from which the EDID will be acquired 6 Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOG
9. OGY Your VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Table 1 VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow LED lights when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED Illuminates when the unit is turned ON 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL before pressing an input button connects that input to all outputs 4 OFF Button Pressing OFF after pressing an output button disconnects that output from the inputs To disconnect all the outputs press the ALL button and then the OFF button 5 SELECT IN Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 8 6 Buttons OUT Select the output to which the input is switched from 1 to 8 7 STO Button Press to store the current settings see section 7 3 8 RCL Button Press to recall the current settings see section 7 3 9 LOCK Button Press and hold to toggle disengaging the front panel buttons and to acquire the EDID 10 EDID Button Press EDID to capture the EDID see section 7 2 11 OUTPUT INPUT Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above 7 segment LCD Display each input 12 INHDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI sources from 1 to 8 13 OUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI acceptors from 1 to 8 14 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or other RS 232 Remote Controller 15 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other
10. PC 1 You can set all the switcher IN OUT buttons 2 You have to press the LOCK button within 10 seconds before the store operation times out 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 5 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VS 88H via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 7 5 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 7 5 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 7 5 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88H to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 88H during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 2 3 4 On your desktop right click the My Network Places icon Select Properties Right click Local Area Connection Properties Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 3 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items M E Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Mi
11. VE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 5 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 15 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 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 11 Request second prefix version 12 Request third prefix 7 remote control name 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of output
12. Y Operating the VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 2 2 Acquire an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs To acquire the EDID for more than one output for example OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 6 to IN 3 do the following 1 2 10 11 12 Turn the VS 88H ON Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire the EDID Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash Press the input button to which the EDID will be copied for example IN 1 The selected input number flashes on the display Select the output from which the EDID will be acquired for example OUT 1 Press the IN 1 button The IN 1 button ceases to flash Press the next input button to which the EDID will be copied for example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display Select the output from which the EDID will be acquired for example OUT 6 Press the IN 3 button The IN 3 button ceases to flash Press the input buttons to which you want to copy the EDID for example IN 1 and IN 3 Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 7 2 3 Acquire the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID do the following 1 2 Turn the VS 88H ON Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash Press th
13. crosoft Networks IS QoS Packet Scheduler F Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide atea network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window 1 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration FC 11 guide pdf file in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 13 Technical Specifications 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 4 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 7 x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 7 5 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can
14. e High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard developed by Intel protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or DVI connections between two HDCP enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material To protect copyright holders such as movie studios from having their programs copied and shared the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid 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 88H away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VS 88H 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher _ E OFF STO RCL EDID OO 000000 0 00 8x8 HDMI Metrix Switcher z z ING ING IN7 a amp OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUTS OUT OUT OUT8 0 Figure 1 VS S8H 8 8 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOL
15. e input button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display Operating the VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 4 Press the OFF button until a 0 zero appears on the display 5 Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 7 3 Storing and Recalling a Setting You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 16 setups and then recall them To store a setting 1 Set the machine to the desired setting For example press the OUT 3 button and IN 4 button Press the STO button The STO button flashes Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the machine setting for example OUT 5 Press the LOCK button to store the current setup In this example the OUT 5 button stores the setting To recall a setup 1 3 Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setting In this example press OUT 5 Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setting 7 4 Connecting to the VS 88H via RS 232 You can connect to the VS 88H via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VS 88H via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 88H unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your
16. ers 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 our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside If required connect a PC or a controller the R6 232 or the ETHERNET to control the VS 88H Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Set the machine see section 7 STORE AND RECALL A SETUP ROUTE AN INPUT TO AN OUTPUT To Store Press an output key followed by an input 1 Set the machine to the desired setting key to route this input to that output 2 Prese the STO button The STO button blinks 3 Select an IN or OUT button to store the machine setting ACQUIRE THE EDID FROM 4 Presa the LOCK button to store the A connected output current setup Several sets of inputs and outputs O Several connected
17. future enhancements and requirements Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via single and user friendly connector Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports CEC two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 2K and 4K standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables currently used in AV systems is reduced 3 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 4 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats 5 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your 88 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 3 3 3 4 About HDCP Th
18. he power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http Awww kramerelectronics KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting a VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect up to eight HDMI sources for example DVD players to the eight INPUT HDMI connectors 2 Connect the eight OUTPUT HDMI connectors to up to eight HDMI acceptors for example LCD displays with built in speakers 3 Ifrequired connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 7 4 and or the ETHERNET port see section 7 5 4 Connect the power connector to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 2 5 Ifrequired acquire the EDID see section 7 2 Press the SELECT IN and OUT buttons to choose which HDMI input to route to a selected output DVD Player 1 with Built in Speakers 8 ith Built DVD Player 8 W Speakers 1 Figure 2 Connecting a VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 88H After connecting your VS 88H switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 You do not have to connect all the HDMI sources 3 You do not have to connect all the outputs 9 Operating the VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 Operating the VS 88H 8x8 HD
19. hich 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 E 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 E Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine E Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC andCE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 19 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 Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramere
20. l Definitions Table 5 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 14 15 16 13 14 14 15 16 17 Introduction 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 Kramer VS 88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher The VS 88H is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising applications as well as for rental and staging Each package includes the following items e 88 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher e Power cord e Windows based Kramer control software e Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switch
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22. r the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for 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 7 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY We warrantthis product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS 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 workman
23. s as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the ae proper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When through each of the four holes in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply e In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular power attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for Not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable ora user manual for installation power strip and that you use only t
24. s 2 for audio number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 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 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 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 returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are a
25. s 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 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 17 Kramer Protocol 2000 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 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 128dect Sdec 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 fo
26. ship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any 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 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 the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removalor installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased
27. t results use Kramer cables such as the C HM HM series the C HM DM series and or our HDMI over fiber optics C FOHM FOHM series 15 Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 88H is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 50 below This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 4 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D 5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 T 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 05 4 02 01 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR K M4 M3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE 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 NS5 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1
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