Kramer Electronics VS-88HD video switch
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1. Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O NO ge ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000274 REV 42. Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting Your VS 88HD 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 Connect the SDI OUTPUT BNC connectors to up to eight SDI acceptors for example output to a non linear editor and output 8 to an HD SDI display Set the DIP switches see section 6 1 As an 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 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 and or RS 485 port see section 6 3 and or 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 reguired connect that output and leave the other outputs unconnected 3 Not illustrated in Figure 2 4 Pushed in terminates the input Release when the
3. 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 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 OUTS N1 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 IN4 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 IN6 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 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 1
4. 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 1 Switching is implemented during the vertical interval period according to the SMPTE RP 168 standard when using synchronized SDI sources 3 ASO TONHIAL JALVJIHI ITdANIS AJNVAM v LAYING XP IAS AH AS 8X8 GH88 SA T 241514 i 2D D ib Bi av J HE INIHOYN i 6 TUVUVUU 1no zez su ED 000 sea 000 ED 0000 CEE 0000 SlNndlno SANANI NO UDAMS xueN OS OH OS F TOY INdNI do my 8 z 9 s LA z v 8 9 s v e z L andino 19313s NJMOd TOMS XINEN IAS AH AS 8X8 GH88 SA MOA Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VS 88HD 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 NPUT 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
5. DOIN Ola A wN 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VS 88HD unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 88HD unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 88HD unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232 9 pin D sub 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 DBS From PC Male DB9 PIN 4 Connected to PING 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
6. cable the shield is usually connected to the G Ground PIN of the first unit Set the first VS 88HD unit as MACHINE 1 and the following seven VS 88HD units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 3 MACHINE 1 MACHINE 8 o Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 4 Genlock Switching The following Genlock switching procedures apply to firmware version 2 2 and higher The VS 88HD performs switching during the vertical interval according to the RP168 standard when the Genlock signal is connected with the following set up For NTSC press and hold the input 7 button for few seconds the LCD will flash For PAL press and hold the input 8 button for few seconds the LCD will flash For 1080i 60Hz press and hold the input 1 button for few seconds the LCD will flash For 1080i 50Hz press and hold the input 2 button for few seconds the LCD will flash For 720p 60Hz press and hold the input 3 button for few seconds the LCD will flash Note that last set up is saved in the non volatile memory 11 Operating the V S 88HD 7 Operating the VS 88HD You can operate your VS 88HD via the front panel buttons and or RS 232 RS 485 serial comma
7. have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine i Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
8. input extends to another unit see section 6 4 5 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher HD SD SDI Camera SDI Player Non Linear HD SDI Editor Display Figure 2 Connecting the VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 1 DIP switch Settings By default DIP switches 2 3 and 4 are set to ON for setting the machine number to 1 and the other DIP switches are set to OFF Figure 3 illustrates the VS 88HD DIP switches MACHINE Figure 3 DIP switches 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 6 1 1 Setting the Machine DIP switches 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 DIP 1 set to OFF and DIP switches 2 3 and 4 set to ON Table 3 Machine DIP switch Settings Mach DIP 1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 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
9. 5 Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 88HD is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 51 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 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 l2 l1 lo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 04 03 02 Ol 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1 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 NS 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 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be s
10. 8 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles 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 INPUT 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 9 pin D sub Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller Female Port 17 RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the Male Port daisy chain connection 18 MACHINE DIP switches 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 Fo
11. 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 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 z doan ENE stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside epee UDODOOON O G L ars re z Connect up to amp Connect up to 8 inputs Z outputs SDI Camera x JC Non Linear SDI Player sapa If required connect an RS 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 i Control the i Or control via the Dipswitches ond machine front pane 4 remotely Ae Configure the se UI SYNC input aia 000000 l Connect the ee 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 eig
12. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 21 Ouick 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 DIP switch Settings 6 1 1 Setting the Machine DIP switches 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 6 3 Controlling via the RS 485 Port 6 4 Genlock Switching 7 Operating the VS 88HD 7 1 Switching OUT IN Combinations 7 2 Confirming Settings 7 2 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 7 2 2 Switching in Confirm Mode 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 DIP switches 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 DIP switch Settings Table 4 Technical Specifications of the VS 88HD 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 5 VS 88HD Hex Codes for Switc
13. d 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 lightindustry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and lightindustry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION amp 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 gt Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 guestions comments and feedback
14. e version 5 RS422 controller name 6 RS422 controller version 7 remote control name 1 Request first suffix 2 Request second suffix 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to Set equal to video output whichis 2 15 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 Setas SETUP 0 2 3 15 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Setas SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision NOTES on the above table 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
15. hing via RS 232 RS 485 Table 6 Protocol Definitions Table 7 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 NO O OSAA WwW pepe pk AMP KR WWWNN NYE o COM oo A 14 15 16 17 Introduction 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unigue 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 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 e 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 e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Quick Start This guick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4
16. ht inputs to any or all of the eight outputs In particular the VS 88HD features e Input and output signals on BNC connectors e A looping analog sync input with selectable sync signal termination e Switching synchronization letting you synchronize to either the external reference or incoming video e 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 A 7 segment display The VS 88HD which is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure and is fed from a 90 240 VAC 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 Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 88HD
17. n the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 1 Press the dim TAKE button twice the button blinks and then illuminates 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 twice to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode The TAKE button no longer illuminates Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates 7 2 2 Switching in Confirm Mode To switch an input to an output in CONFIRM mode when the TAKE button is illuminated do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The TAKE button and the 7 segment Display blink 2 Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The 7 segment Display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates To switch several input and output combinations in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The 7 segment Display blinks as well as the TAKE button 2 Press the TAKE button to confirm all the actions The 7 segment Display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates To exit the CONFIRM mode press the TAKE button twice the button blinks and then no longer illuminates 7 3 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to eight setup configurations using the eight OUT SELECT butto
18. nds 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 input under the selected output on the 7 segment display blinks 2 Press an IN SELECT button or the OFF button The selected input switches to the selected output The digits displayed in the 7 segment display change appropriately 7 2 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode 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 In the CONFIRM mode e You can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 1 From 1 to 8 2 For deselecting the input 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the V S 88HD 7 2 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle betwee
19. ns 1 The timeout lasts for 10 seconds 13 Technical Specifications 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 7 3 2 Press the STO button The STO button blinks Press one of the OUT SELECT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored The number of the selected setup blinks on the display and the STO button continues blinking Press the STO button again The STO button stops blinking Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks Press the appropriate 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 RCL button again the settings will take effect 8 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications Table 4 Technical Specifications of the VS 88HD 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 connector OUTPUTS 8 equalized 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
20. of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects 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 an
21. r example press STO and then the Output button 3 to store in Setup 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 in a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Operating humidity range 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing A 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
22. 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 OB 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 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 1284 22 dec for 2 byte and 1284 164ee 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 represen
23. ting the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 1284 34ec for 2 byte 128 jcc Sace for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 1284 ASCII for Y 128 ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes TE 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 17 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warran
24. ty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which 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 WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal orinstallations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment
25. witched 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 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 M4 M0 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 7 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated 2 audio machine name 3 video software version 4 audio softwar
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