
VS-34FD Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VS-34FD for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-34FD to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VS-34FD 34 Flexible I/O Digital Matrix Switcher
1 Set of rack ears (attached)
Step 2: Get to know your VS-34FD
Press to shift the LCD display to the right (the LCD display only shows 11 of the
available matrix combinations).
Press to shift the LCD display to the left (the LCD display only shows 11 of the
available matrix combinations).
Double-function
Selector Buttons
Area
Menu Button
Functions
ALL
Press to connect an input to all outputs. After pressing the MENU
button, this button lights and is enabled.
Press to store the current setup in a preset. After pressing the MENU
button, this button lights and is enabled.
Press to assign EDID channels.
Press to exit the current operation.
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Press to turn off an output. After pressing the MENU button, this
button lights and is enabled.
Press to recall a preset. After pressing the MENU button, this button
lights and is enabled.
Press to set the delay between confirming an action and the execution
of the action.
Press to complete the input-output setup when using a one-digit
number instead of two digits. For example, to enter input 5, you can
press either 05 or 5, ENTER.
Press to enter the options in a setup menu.
Press to exit a menu or return to switching mode.
Press to open the reset menu on the display.
Press to confirm actions.
Press once to enable the ALL, OFF, STO and RCL buttons.
Press again to enter the configuration menu.
When in a menu, press to cycle through the menu items.
Press and hold for approximately 2 sec to lock/unlock the front panel buttons.
OUTPUTS/INPUTS
LCD Display
Displays the outputs (upper row) switched to the selected inputs (lower row).
Displays user interface messages and menus.
SERVICE Mini USB Connector
Use for controlling the matrix switcher and for firmware upgrade via K-Upload.
Lights yellow when the power supply is active and the device is powered on.
Lights red when an error is detected. Briefly lights red immediately following a power
disruption (e.g., cable disconnection, power off, and so on).
Supplies power to the device.
Supplies power to the device.
PS-2 Power Module and Switch
Connect to the mains power supply (for the PS-1 power module) and use switch to
power the unit.
PS-1 Power Module and Switch
Connect to the mains power supply (for the PS-2 power Module) and use switch to
power the unit.
You can connect PS-1 and/or PS-2.
If one of them fails to operate, the other can power the unit.
Connect to the PS-4812 PoE power supply add-on.
Connect to the remote operation PC or a controller.
Press to reboot the VS-34FD control card.
Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (100Mb).
Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (100/1000Mb).
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IN/OUT Connector Cards (2x17)
Insert an input or output card and connect sources/acceptors to the HDMI™ and/or
AUDIO 3.5mm mini jacks to create a flexible matrix switcher (ranging from 2x32 to
32x2).
Different card types are available.
Each port in a card operates independently.
Card slots support hot-plug connection, so the device immediately identifies a card as
IN or OUT.
audio embedded audio) when a source/acceptor is connected.
The port numbers are fixed. Each card has 2 ports and they are numbered
accordingly (for example, in the card located under 19-20, the top port is 19 and the
lower one is 20).
Step 3: Install the VS-34FD
To rack mount the machine, attach both rack ears
(by removing the screws from each side of the
machine and replacing those screws through the
rack ears) or place the machine on a table.
• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature &
air flow) is compatible for the device.
• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used for avoiding overloading of the circuits.
• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Insert the input and output cards into the card slots and then connect the inputs and the outputs.
You can insert IN/OUT cards into slots while the device is powered.
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-34FD.
For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-34FD.
Using third-party cables may cause damage!

Step 5: Connect the power
Connect the power cord to VS-34FD and plug it into the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the
terminal or in the User Manual.
• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
• Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
• Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.
• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating specified on the product label which located on the
bottom of the unit.
Step 6: Set operation parameters
To operate VS-34FD via the front panel, use the
numeric keypad.
When the unit is powered-on, the last matrix setup that
was used is loaded. Use either the setup recall
(records a stored configuration from a preset) or
default setup recall (for quick retrieval of a commonly
used programmable default setup) functions to retrieve
other setups.
After switching on the power, the LCD display shows the
following screens in sequence:
Step 7: Operate the VS-34FD
Operate VS-34FD via:
• Front panel buttons.
• Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands
transmitted by a touch screen system,
PC, or other serial controller via
RS-232, USB or Ethernet port.
• Remotely, using the IR remote control
transmitter.
• Embedded web pages via the Ethernet.
RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000
Example: (Switch video input 2 to output 4): #V 2>4<CR>
Default Ethernet Parameters
Using the embedded web pages
Click the navigation pane to open the following pages:
• Routing Settings – Change the input to output
routing.
• Authentication – Activate password security
(default = no password).
• EDID Management – Copy EDIDs from outputs
to inputs.
• Settings – Change device name and IP settings,
configure card settings and upgrade card
firmware, and perform factory reset.
• Status – Monitor operation status of cards,
power supplies, and fans.
• About – View current FW version and
manufacturer information
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