Kramer Electronics VS-88HDXL video switch
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1. After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 According to SMPTE RP 168 The sources must be genlocked to the GENLOCK input in order to switch cleanly 2 The unit will detect automatically when SD SDI inputs are used 3 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HDxl Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop Select Properties Right click Local Area Connection Properties Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 6 Ie El Local Area Connection 2 Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R 82566DC Gigabit Network Co This connection uses the following items M El Client for Microsoft Networks M File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Bl QoS Packet Scheduler Tee Install ninstal Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area 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 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as sh2. FLASH memory The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 10 10 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 The VS 88HDxl can be operated using serial commands from a PC remote controller or touch screen The unit communicates using the default Kramer Protocol 3000 but can also use Kramer Protocol 2000 This section describes e How to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 see section 10 1 e Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax see section 10 2 e Kramer Protocol 3000 commands see section 10 3 Switching Protocols Protocols can be switched either from the front panel buttons or by transmitting protocol commands To switch protocols using the front panel buttons e To choose Protocol 2000 press LOCK and OUT 2 at the same time e To choose the Protocol 3000 press LOCK and OUT 3 at the same time To switch protocols using protocol commands e To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 lt CR gt e switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Note If you are using Kramer s Windows based control software it operates only with Protocol 2000 If the VS 88HDxl is set to Protocol 3000 it automatically switches to Protocol 2000 1 Download the latest software from our
3. Figure 9 Device Properties Screen Figure 10 P3K Wizard Screen Figure 11 Connect Window Figure 12 Device Properties Window 24 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 35 10 12 12 14 17 17 18 19 24 25 26 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Tables Table 1 Front Panel VS 88HDx1 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 2 Rear Panel VS 88HDxI 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 3 Machine DIP Switch Settings Table 4 DIP Switch Settings Table 5 Genlock Settings Table 6 VS 88HDxl Technical Specifications Table 7 VS 88HDxl Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Table 8 Protocol Definitions Table 9 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 14 14 16 23 34 35 36 iii 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 Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher which is ideal for e Professional broadcasting and production studios e Presentation applic
4. e The front panel buttons e RS232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e RC IR3 infrared remote control transmitter 7 1 Operating the VS 88HDxl from the Front Panel The following operations are performed by using the front panel buttons 7 1 1 Power On Display When the VS 88HDxl is powered on the display briefly shows the 4 digit firmware version number the genlock timing setting and then the display changes to its normal operating display 7 1 2 Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes Choose to work in either the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM modes When the VS 88HDXxl operates in the AT ONCE mode pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately In the CONFIRM mode the change does not take place until the TAKE button is pressed The AT ONCE mode is faster since 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 due to human error pressing the wrong button e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 7 1 3 Switching in the AT ONCE Mode To switch an input to an output in the AT ONCE mode do the following 1 Press an OUT SELECT button or the AL
5. for 2 byte 1284 5 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 128 ASCII for Y 1284 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 i e request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 i e 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 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 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 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whene
6. horizontal position 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the 4 You do not overload the circuit s When Li ad gai pn a sin connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note 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 in a 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 If youare using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket the wall for 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HDxl 6 Connecting the VS 88HDxl This section describes how to connect the VS 88HDxl in single link mode
7. 5 IN SELECT Buttons Select the input to switch to the output long presses on buttons IN1 to IN5 change the genlock timing see Table 5 6 OUT SELECT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched vi STO STORE Button Pressing STO followed by an IN OUT button stores the current setting 8 RCL RECALL Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding INPUT OUTPUT key recalls a setup from the non volatile memory 9 LOCK Button A long press toggles activation inactivation of the front panel buttons pressing LOCK OUT2 selects Protocol 2000 pressing LOCK OUTS selects Protocol 3000 10 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 11 7 segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input Table 2 Rear Panel VS 88HDxl 8 8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Feature Function 12 GENLOCK BNC Connector Connects to the genlock source 13 TERM HI Z 75Q Pushbutton Press to terminate the genlock source 750 or release for looping 14 LOOP BNC Connector Connects to the genlock connector of the next unit in the line 15 INPUT BNC Connectors Connects to the serial digital video sources 16 RS 2329 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 17 PROG RS 485 TERM PROG DIP switch enables microcontroller firmware upgrade DIP switches RS 485 TERM DIP switch terminates the RS 485 line with a 120
8. Connecting the VS 88HDxl 3G HD SDI Camera 3G HD SDI Display Figure 2 Connecting the VS S8HDxl 8x8 SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HDxl 6 2 Connecting the VS 88HDxl in the Dual Link Mode You can use your VS 88HDXl in the dual link mode to switch any of the four dual link SDI inputs to any or all of the four dual link SDI outputs as shown in the examples in Figure 3 and Figure 4 To connect the VS 88HDxl 3G HD SD SDI Matrix Switcher in the dual link mode do the following 1 6 y Connect up to 4 of the SDI sources to the INPUT DUAL LINK BNC connectors For example a dual link HD SD camera to DUAL LINK 1 inputs 1 and 2 and a dual link 3G HD video server to DUAL LINK 4 inputs 7 and 8 Connect the SDI OUTPUT BNC connectors to up to four SDI acceptors For example OUTPUT DUAL LINK 3 outputs 5 and 6 to a dual link preview display and OUTPUT DUAL LINK 4 outputs 7 and 8 to a dual link HD SDI mixer Set the DIP switches see section 6 4 2 Optionally connect e genlock source to GENLOCK BNC connector e The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and release the TERM button for looping4 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the e RS 222 port see section 6 4 and or e RS 485 port see section 6 5 and or e ETHERNET connector see section 6 7 Connect the power cord Set
9. 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 8 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 12 11 10 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 O4 2 O1 O0 T 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 Ath byte I BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a 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 i e instruction codes 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
10. Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 27 Kramer Protocol 3000 10 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 communicates at a data rate of 115200 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 10 2 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message cR 10 2 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 10 2 1 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 CR Command 2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 10 2 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender id Message 10 2 2 1 Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command SP Param Param2 result CR Carriage return ASCII 13 Ox0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 10 2 3 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special
11. and recall them as presets using the eight IN SELECT buttons and the eight OUT SELECT buttons To store the current configuration do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button flashes Press one of the IN OUT SELECT buttons The current configuration is stored in memory at the chosen preset 1 For immediate switching 2 The timeout lasts for 10 seconds 21 Operating the VS 88HDxl 7 1 7 7 1 8 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the appropriate IN OUT SELECT button the button corresponding to the preset The chosen preset configuration is restored from memory Note Recalling an invalid setup gives an error indication see section 7 1 10 If you cannot remember which of the eight input output configurations is the one that you want set the VS 88HDxl to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it Locking the Front Panel Lock the front panel buttons to prevent unwanted key presses from changing the existing setup e To lock the front panel press and hold the LOCK key for three seconds The LOCK key illuminates and the front panel keys are inactivated e To unlock the front panel press and hold the illuminated LOCK key until the light turns off The front panel keys are activated Switching Protocols You can
12. e Press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until the 7 segment display shows devices in all the 8 outputs Notes 1 The unit stays in the last working mode even after being powered down or after rebooting It only changes after you perform the above procedure 2 Theerrorsign appears when switching to an illegal configuration It can also appear momentarily during switching 6 4 Connecting the RS 232 Port You can connect to the VS 88HDxl via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to VS 88HDxl via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 88HDxl 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 PC 6 4 1 Determining the Machine Number Each unit must be identified by a unique Machine Determine the Machine according to Table 3 e When using a single unit set the unit to Machine 1 e master unit must be Machine 1 When connecting more than one VS 88HDxl unit set a different Machine on each unit The units do not have to be numbered sequentially but each unit must have a unique machine number 1 In this case it can be ignored 13 Connecting the VS 88HDxl Table 3 Machine DIP Switch Settings Machine DIP SWITCH 1 2 3 4 1 Singeor OFF OFF O
13. multiple switches all at once The ability to switch genlocked video signals according to the timing of the genlock reference input Switching according to the bi level or tri level genlock input according to SMPTE RP 168 from a 100 240 VAC universal switching power supply The unit can be controlled via the front panel buttons or via An infrared remote control transmitter An infrared remote extension cable transmitter Remotely by RS 232 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller The Ethernet By default the VS 88HDxl is operated using the Kramer 3000 protocol see section 7 1 9 for details of how to switch to Protocol 2000 and section 9 2 for the relevant protocol commands 1 Standard Definition SD means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format consisting of 480 for NTSC or 576 for PAL lines of interlaced video 2 High Definition HD means a video format consisting of 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of progressive or interlaced video 3 The sources must be genlocked to the GENLOCK input in order to switch clearly Your VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 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 applia
14. operate the VS 88HDxl using either the KRAMER 2000 or the default KRAMER 3000 serial protocol e To choose the Kramer 2000 protocol instead of the default Protocol 3000 press LOCK and OUT 2 at the same time LOCK flashes briefly if the change was made correctly e To revert to the Kramer 3000 protocol press LOCK and OUT 3 at the same time LOCK flashes briefly if the change was made correctly 7 1 10 Indicating Errors If the front panel buttons were incorrectly pressed such as pressing two keys at once or an invalid setup was chosen for recall the following error indication occurs e The STO RCL LOCK and TAKE buttons all flash together for one second and return to their previous state If an error is indicated retry the previous action or choose a new action 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 7 2 7 3 Using Serial Commands To operate the VS 88HDx using serial commands Kramer offers control software that can do this You can download free software from the Kramer Electronics Web site e For an explanation of all KRAMER 3000 commands see section 9 2 e For an explanation of all KRAMER 2000 commands see section 11 Using the Infrared Remote Coniroller To operate the VS 88HDxl using the RC IR3 infrared remote controller see the User Manual packed with the remote controller Note e The remote control cannot set single or dual mode operation or change genlock timing They ca
15. the machine to the dual link mode see section 6 3 Note In dual link mode only the first input status LED lights when both inputs are connected For example if inputs 3 and 4 are connected as a dual link only the input status LED 3 lights 1 The graphic on the rear panel does not indicate the dual link connections 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 88HDxl After connecting your VS 88HDxl switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 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 that is supplied with this machine Connecting the VS 88HDxl OUTPUTS 5l 22 oy oy RY CF SAIN SF 1 SF 5 7 50 iz LAAN tee l 4 KN CZ VW l 2 s 4 Dual Link Outputs Figure 3 VS 88HDxl Dual Link Inputs and Outputs 3G HD SDI Camera S HD SDI s gt Preview Mixer Figure 4 Connecting the Dual Link VS 88HDxl 3G HD SD SDI Matrix Switcher 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HDxl 6 3 Setting the Working Mode To enter the dual link mode e Press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until the 7 segment display shows 4 dual link devices in the first 4 outputs of the display and dI in the rest of the outputs To exit the dual link mode
16. 0 load 18 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if required 19 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking LAN 20 MACH DIP switches DIP switches 1 4 for setting the Machine Address of the unit 21 ETH RESET Button Press to reset to factory default definitions K IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 22 OUTPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the serial digital video acceptors 23 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 25 Power Switch Turns the power to the unit ON and OFF 1 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions and erases all stored presets 2 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the VS 88HDxI only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed See section 4 1 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in
17. 000 10 3 4 Preset Commands Command Syntax Response Store current connections to PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT preset Short form PSTO PRESET Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Short form PDEL PRESET Read video connections from PRST VID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET IN gt OUT saved preset Short form PVID PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET IN gt 1 INb2 Read saved presets list PRST LST PRST LST PPRESET PRESET Short form PLST Parameter Description PRESET Preset number OUT Output in preset to display for all Examples Store current video connections PRST STO 5CRI PRST STR 5 OK CRLF to preset 5 Recall video connections from 1 PRST RCL 3 OKCRLF preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2 CR PRST VID 3 4 gt 2 from preset 3 10 3 5 Operation Commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameter Description Front panel lock
18. 22 7 1 9 Switching Protocols 22 7 1 10 Indicating Errors 22 7 2 Using Serial Commands 23 7 3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 23 8 Technical Specifications 23 9 Using the P3K Wizard 24 i Contents 9 1 9 2 10 10 1 10 2 10 2 1 Changing the Device Parameters Updating the VS 88HDxl Firmware Kramer Protocol 3000 Switching Protocols Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message Format 10 2 1 1 Simple Command 10 2 1 2 Command String 10 2 2 Device Message Format 10 2 2 1 Device Long Response 10 2 3 10 2 4 10 2 5 10 2 6 10 2 7 10 2 8 10 3 10 3 1 10 3 2 10 3 3 10 3 4 10 3 5 10 3 6 10 3 7 10 3 8 11 12 Command Terms Entering Commands Command Forms Command Chaining Maximum String Length Backward Support Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Device Initiated Messages Result and Error Codes Basic Routing Commands Preset Commands Operation Commands Machine Information Commands Identification Commands Network Setting Commands Hex Table Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 88HDx 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 2 Connecting the VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 3 5 88 Dual Link Inputs and Outputs Figure 4 Connecting the Dual Link VS 88HDxl 3G HD SD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 5 DIP Switch Settings Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 8 Connect Screen
19. 5 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 10 2 6 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain 10 2 7 Maximum String Length 64 characters 10 2 8 Backward Support Protocol 2000 is transparently supported by Protocol 3000 You can switch between protocols using a switch protocol command from either platform 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 10 3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 10 3 1 Device Initiated Messages Command Syntax Switcher actions Video channel has switched Dreakaway mode VID IN gt OUT 10 3 2 Result and Error Codes Syntax Command ran successfully no error ICOMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax error ERR001 Command not available for this device ERRO002 Parameter is out of range ERRO003 Unauthorized access command run without the ERRO004 matching login 10 3 3 Basic Routing Commands Command Syntax Response Switch
20. 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override MA4 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 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 35 Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Table 9 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET DEVIC
21. CHINE NAME Up to 14 alphameric chars Machine factory name z Model name last 4 digits from serial number 10 3 8 Network Setting Commands Command Syntax Response Set IP address IP ADDRESS NET IP IP ADDRESS RESULT Short form Read IP address NET IP IP ADDRESS Short form NTIP Read MAC address NET MAC Short form NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT Short form NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK Short form NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS Short form NTGT RESULT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS Short form NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP_MODE NET DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT Short form NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE Short form NTDH DHCP MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command T Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESULT Ethernet port Short form ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PPROTOCOL PORT Ethernet port Short form ETHP PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport l
22. Control Fort and or an RS 485 port Connect up to amp eingle link inputs and outputs 3G HD SDI Camera SDI Player RS 232 3G HD SDI Display Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Set the machine see section 7 Control the machine remotely Or control via the front panel buttons M 1 2 ah 7 tty Sr _ A Set the DIP switches l gt gt Step 5 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons 5 252 and RS 485 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VS 88HDxXl is a high performance matrix switcher for 3G HD SDI and HD SDI dual link signals The unit can switch up to eight single link inputs to any or all of eight single link outputs or four dual link inputs to any or all of four dual link outputs In particular the VS 88HDxl features The VS 88HDxl is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure and is fed Operation of up to 2 97Gbps enabling it to be used for standard definition high definition and 3G high definition serial digital video signals SD HD 3G HD SDI SMPTE 259M 292M 424M and 372M dual link compliance and support for data rates of 270Mbps 1483 5Mbps 1485Mbps and 2970Mbps Cable equalization up to 350m for SD signals 140m for 1 5GHz HD signals and 120m for 3GHz HD signals Reclocking and equalization on each input storing and recalling setups and a TAKE button for the execution of
23. E 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 3 STORE VIDEO Set as 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 required 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 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 1 invalid instruction 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Protocol 30001 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 3 video software version 1 Request first suffix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 3 for SDI 3 number of setups 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
24. FF OFF master unit ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON OFF 7 ON ON ON OFF 8 OFF OFF OFF ON 9 ON OFF OFF ON 10 OFF ON OFF ON 11 ON ON OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON ON 13 ON OFF ON ON 14 OFF ON ON ON 15 ON ON ON ON Note After changing the address the device must be reset by turning OFF and ON 6 4 2 Setting the DIP Switches When controlling a unit via the RS 232 or RS 485 ports set the DIP switches on the rear of the unit Figure 5 and Table 4 define the DIP switches Mach 1234 eH on FF ON Figure 5 DIP Switch Settings Table 4 DIP Switch Settings DIPS Function Description RS 485 Term RS 485 line termination OFF for no RS 485 line termination ON for RS 485 1200 line termination PROG Firmware update Set ON only to update device firmware MACH 1 2 3 4 Self Address Sets the MACHINE see section 6 4 1 1 A single or master unit can have the address 0 or 1 2 The default address is 0 all DIP switches are OFF 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HDxl 6 5 6 5 1 6 5 2 The RS 485 TERM DIP switch is used only when the RS 485 port is connected see section 6 4 2 The first and last units on the RS 485 line for example the controller and the last VS 88HDxl must be terminated the units in between must not be terminated Set the PROG DIP switc
25. IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 Model C A35M IRR 50 2 Model C A35M A35F 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VS 88HDxl in a Rack Installing the VS 88HDxI in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the 1U 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 screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 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
26. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 88HDxl 6x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 4 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 7 5 Installing the VS 88HDxl in a Rack 8 6 Connecting the VS 88HDxl 9 6 1 Connecting the VS 88HDXxl in the Single Link Mode 9 6 2 Connecting the VS 88HDxl in the Dual Link Mode 11 6 3 Setting the Working Mode 13 6 4 Connecting the RS 232 Port 13 6 4 1 Determining the Machine Number 13 6 4 2 Setting the DIP Switches 14 6 5 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port 15 6 5 1 Setting the Address Switches 15 6 5 2 Setting the Line Termination 15 6 6 Switching Genlocked Video Signals 16 6 7 Connecting the Ethernet Port 16 6 7 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable 16 6 7 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 18 6 8 Configuring the Ethernet Port 18 6 9 Controlling via the Ethernet Port 19 6 10 Using the Ethernet Reset Button 19 7 Operating the VS 88HDxl 20 7 1 Operating the VS 88HDxl from the Front Panel 20 7 1 1 Power On Display 20 7 1 2 Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 20 7 1 3 Switching in the AT ONCE Mode 20 7 1 4 Toggling Between Modes 21 7 1 5 Switching in the CONFIRM Mode 21 7 1 6 Storing an Input Output Configuration 21 7 1 7 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 22 7 1 8 Locking the Front Panel
27. L button The 7 segment display flashes 1 From 1 to 8 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 88HDxl 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 as appropriate 7 1 4 Toggling Between Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 7 1 5 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode in which the TAKE button is not lit to the CONFIRM mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode TAKE button turns off and actions no longer require user confirmation Switching in the CONFIRM Mode To switch in the CONFIRM mode when the TAKE button is illuminated do the following 1 Press OUT IN combination The 7 segment display flashes Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The 7 segment display stops flashing The TAKE button stays lit To confirm several actions in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The 7 segment display flashes Press the TAKE button to confirm all the actions The 7 segment display stops flashing The TAKE button stays lit Storing an Input Output Configuration You can store up to 16 configurations in memory
28. N OFDAMAGES 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 ar purpose are limited in duration to 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 which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes
29. PUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 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 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid 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 machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 ie 128 4ect 22 for 2 byte and 128 164 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 i e 128 dec
30. 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 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 are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUT
31. ations The package includes the following items e The VS 88HDxl 6x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher e RC IR3 remote control with manual e Power cord 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 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 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 21 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack Power or stick the 4 rubber feet Le a 1 9 LILI LILICI EIC EIE ES LI to the undereide Tn If required connect an RS 232
32. ayer protocol PORT Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 Reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP 33 Hex Table Protocol 2000 11 Hex Table Protocol 2000 Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 7 VS 88HDxl Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUTS IN1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN2 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN3 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 INA 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 5 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 6 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN7 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN8 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 88HDxl is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 50
33. characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe l character Message starting character For host command query For machine response Device address Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request Message closing character For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLH For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more then one command a pipe I character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 10 2 4 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key ILF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual 29 Kramer Protocol 3000 10 2
34. h ON only while updating the unit firmware otherwise the switch must be OFF Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port You can operate the VS 88HDxl via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200 meters 3900ft using any device equipped with an RS 485 port for example a PC For successful communication you must set the RS 485 machine number and bus termination To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VS 88HDxI e Connect the A pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88HDxI e Connect the pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88HDxI e Connect the G pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the G pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88HDxl Setting the Address Switches To set the address DIP switches e Assign Master Machine 1 to the master unit with the address 0 or 1 set in the DIP switches e Assign a unique Machine from 2 to 15 for each VS 88HDxI slave unit using Table 3 The units do not have to be sequentially numbered but they must have unique addresses Setting the Line Termination To ensure correct operation the RS 485 line must be terminated at both ends The master unit may be located at any part of the line but when it is at the end of the line the termination switch must be set ON To set line termination as shown in Figure 5 e For the VS 88HDxl unit
35. ied 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 or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user contro responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized or programming These costs are the 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 Forthe name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particu the length of this warranty EXCLUSIO
36. ing state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Reset device RESET RESET OK Switch to protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has a command to switch back to ASCII protocol like Protocol 3000 10 3 6 Machine Information Commands Command Syntax Read in out count INFO IO Read max preset count INFO PRST Reset to factory default FACTORY configuration Response INFO IO IN INPUTS COUNT OUTPUTS COUNT OUT INFO PRST VID VIDEO COUNT FACTORY RESULT 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 10 3 7 Identification Commands Command Protocol handshaking Read device model Read device serial number Read device firmware version Set machine name Read machine name default Syntax MODEL SN VERSION NAME MACHINE Reset machine name to factory NAME RST Response OK CRLF MODEL MACHINE MODEL SN SERIAL NUMBER VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD NAME MACHINE NAME RESULT JREVISION NAME MACHINE_NAME NAME RST MACHINE_FACTORY_NAME RESULT Note The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on MA
37. located at the end of RS 485 line set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch ON e For all other VS 88HDxI units in the middle of the line set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch OFF Connecting the VS 88HDxl 6 6 Switching Genlocked Video Signals The genlock feature lets you switch genlocked video signals according to timing of the GENLOCK reference input B 1 Connect the GENLOCK cable 2 Toset the genlock timing press and hold for 3 seconds the appropriate input button as follows Table 5 Genlock Settings To Set Press and Hold Displayed for 3 Seconds 1080i p 60Hz IN 1 1080 60H 1080i p 50Hz IN 2 1080 50H 720p 60Hz IN 3 720P 60H PAL 50Hz IN 4 PAL 50H NTSC 60Hz IN 5 NtSC 60H Note When turning the machine ON the last stored setup is shown in the 7 segment display 6 7 Connecting the Ethernet Port You can connect the VS 88HDxI via the ETHERNET in the following Ways e For direct connection to the PC use a crossover cable see section 6 7 1 e For connection via a network hub or network router use a straight through cable see section 6 7 2 6 7 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88HDxl 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 88HDxI during the initial configuration
38. n only be set from the front panel e The IR remote can only set 8 preset configurations equivalent to OUTI to OUT8 Technical Specifications The VS 88HDxl technical specifications are shown in Table 6 Table 6 VS 88HDxl Technical Specifications INPUTS 8 SMPTE 259M 344M 292M 372M 424M serial video 750 BNC connectors OUTPUTS 8 equalized and reclocked SMPTE 259M 344M 292M 424M 372M dual link outputs 75Q on BNC connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 750 DATA RATE Up to 2 97Gbps CONTROLS Front panel RS 232 RS 485 ETHERNET remote infrared POWER SOURCE Universal 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 24VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 10 W rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord IR remote control transmitter OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 1 See also the Kramer Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 23 Using the P3K Wizard 9 Using the P3K Wizard P3K is a Kramer software program for upgrading the machine firmware and accessing and changing device parameters The P3K program can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 9 1 Changing the Device Parameters To change the device parameters do the following 1 Connect a PC to the VS 88HDxXl using any one of the following connections e Connect a serial cable from an RS 232 9 pin D
39. nces that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 88HDxl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 88HDxl 8x6 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher AL y wer 9 LILI LILILILILILI LI LI OO sus amp x8 3G HD SDI Matrix Switcher V amp B8HDx eo PR 5 OUTPUTS AN A A SER O CY A A A AAA 26 OC 9 OQ amp 500 O O Figure 1 VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Ns P Your VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G SD HD SDI Matrix Switcher L Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED llluminates when the unit is ON 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an NPUT button connects that input to all outputs 4 OFF Button Pressing OFF OUT disconnects that output from the inputs pressing OFF ALL disconnects all the outputs a long press toggles between dual link and normal mode
40. or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment BO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 38 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 9007 Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info 9 kramerel com P N 2900 000370 REV 2
41. own in Figure 7 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Genes You ean gel IP settings assigned autnmabcaly d your network support thit Otherwise you need to ack your network sdimindtralor for the appenprinhe IP settings O Obtain an IP adders automsficaliy Use he IP address IP adras 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 5 Om 0 Delad Use the DNS serm addeesses Prelened ONS server Ahemste DNS server on Cancel Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 17 Connecting the VS 88HDxl 6 7 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88HDxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 6 8 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port download the Device Properties Ethernet configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these steps to configure the port 1 Double click the desktop icon The Connect screen appears as follows Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP ByIP Enter IP address And Port IP 192 168 1 38 Port 50000 Factory Default Address By Name Cx Figure 8 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VS 88HDxI Select e Ethernet if you know the IP add
42. ress number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER XXXX e Serial if you are connected via a serial port 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 2 The four digits are the last four digits of the machine s serial number 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HDxl 3 Click OK The Device Properties window appears Ple Heb Connecting To IP 192160129 Sena Number UDP local Port TEP local port MA 3 192 168 0 0 0 0 Maik 5 25 0 0 Ferne 0008 00 2332 Ould Date DHCP Enabled Figure 9 Device Properties Screen 4 Ifrequired make changes and press Set If not click Close 6 9 Controlling via the Ethernet Port You can control the VS 88HDxI via RS 232 RS 485 or the Ethernet using the Kramer K Router application If you are controlling a standalone unit via RS 232 or the Ethernet configure the unit as master Mach No 1 see section 6 4 1 6 10 Using the Ethernet Reset Button To reset Ethernet parameters to the factory defaults 1 Tum the power switch OFF and then ON while pressing the ETH RESET button 2 The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions 3 The unit also erases all stored presets returns to the default Protocol 3000 and indicates F rst on the 7 segment display Operating the VS 88HDxl 7 Operating the VS 88HDxl You can operate your VS 88HDxl using
43. see section 6 1 and in dual link mode see section 6 2 6 4 Connecting the VS 88HDXxIl in the Single Link Mode The VS 88HDxl can switch one of the eight SD HD 3G HD SDI inputs to any or all of the eight SD HD 3G HD SDI outputs as the example in Figure 2 shows To connect the VS 88HDxl 8x8 3G 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 camera to INPUT 1 and an SDI player to INPUT 8 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 Set the DIP switches see section 6 4 2 Optionally connect e genlock source to GENLOCK BNC connector e 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 e RS 222 port see section 6 4 and or e RS 485 port see section 6 5 and or e ETHERNET connector see section 6 7 Connect the power cord 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 88HDxl After connecting your VS 88HDxl switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 Not illustrated in Figure 2 3 Pushed in terminates the input Release when the input extends to another unit 4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
44. sub rear panel port on the PC to the VS 88HDxl as explained in section 6 4 e Connect an RJ 45 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC to the Ethernet port on the VS 88HDxl 2 Open the Wizard by double clicking the desktop icon Wizard The Wizard screen appears Figure 10 Wizard Screen 3 Click the Connect button to open the Connect window 1 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process The actual screens may differ in their content 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the P3K Wizard Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP ByIP By Name Machine Name KRAMER 1100 Serial USB Figure 11 Connect Window 4 Choose the appropriate type of connection Ethernet BY IP BY NAME or SERIAL USB and click OK The Connect window disappears and the Device Properties window appears 25 Using the P3K Wizard P3k Wizard File Disconnect Connecting To Com4 Device Properties Name KRAMER 8310 Model Serial Number UDP local Port TCP local port Gateway Mask Firmware 00 09 00 1750 Build Date DHCP Enabled Close Figure 12 Device Properties Window 5 Change the parameters in the white fields as required and click SET 9 2 Updating the VS 88HDxl Firmware The VS 88HDxl uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in
45. ver 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 37 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers al by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed uncertain as to whether a dealer is www kramerelectronics com Any product on which the serial IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site er has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID 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 suppl
46. video VID N our NPJour VID N Jour N Jour RESULT Short form V IN OUT IN OUT ses Read video connection VID OUTI VID IN gt OUT Short form V VID VID IN gt 1 IN 2 Parameter Description Input number 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters IOUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4 VID 224 OKCRLF Switch video input 4 to output 2 4 amp 6 9 VID 4 2CR 6 VID 4 2 OKCRLF in machine number 6 Disconnect video output 4 AV 0 gt 4 AV 0 gt 4 OKCRLF Switch video input 3 to all V 3 gt VID 3 gt OKCRLF outputs Chaining V 1 gt V 3 gt 4 222 2 gt 1 02 V 339 V CR multiple 1 Switch video from input 1 to all outputs 1 gt OKICRLFI commands 2 Switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to VID 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 output 2 video input 2 to output 1 and disconnect video OKCRLF output 2 3 Switch video input 3 to output 9 non existent VID ERR003 CRLF 4 Get status of all video links VID 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 CRLF Command processing begins after entering CR A response is sent for each command after processing 31 Kramer Protocol 3
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