Kramer VS-41HD, VS-81HD User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-41HD
4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA 3
5 Installing on a Rack 6
6 Connecting Your VS-41 HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI S witcher / DA 7
6.1 Dipswitch Settings 8
6.1.1 Setting the Machine ID Dipswitches 9
6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 9
6.3 Controlling via the RS-485 Port 10
6.4 Switching two Genlocked Video Signals 11
6.5 Controlling via ETHERNET 11
6.5.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 11
6.5.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (S traight-Thr oug h C a bl e ) 13
6.5.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 13
6.6 Controlling via the C.C REMOTE Connector 13
7 Operating the VS-41HD 14
7.1 Locking the Front Panel 14
8 Technical Specifications 15
9 Kramer Protocol 2000 16
Figures
Figure 1: VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
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Figure 3: VS-41HD SETUP Dipswitches
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Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
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Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 10
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
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Figure 8: Using the C.C REMOTE Connector
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Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VS-41 HD 4x1 HD/ SD-SDI Switcher / DA 5
Table 2: Rear P anel V S-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA 5
Table 3: Machine # DIP-switch Settings
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Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
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Table 5: Protocol Definitions
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Table 6: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 17
Introduction
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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 li ne, maki ng the best even better! Our 1,000-plus
different models now appear in 11 groups
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Congratulations on purc hasing your Kramer VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI
Switcher / DA. This pro duct is ideal for:
that are clearly defined by
function.
• Professional broadcasting and production studios
• Post production
The package includes the following items:
• VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
• Null-modem adapter, infrared remote control transmitter and power cord
• This user manual
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user ma nual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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HD/SD
SDI Camera
HD/SD
SDI Display 2
HD/SD
SDI Display 1
SDI VTR
HD SDI
Camera
HD SDI
Camera
Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VS-41HD is a true 4x1 switcher1 for standard definition2 / high
definition
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• Input and output signals o n BNC co nnectors and selector buttons
that automatically light up in different colors—red, when the
VS-41HD detects a ‘standard definition’ si gnal, or blue, when it
detects a ‘high definition’ signal
SDI signa ls that lets you distribute any one of the four inputs to
two identical outputs. The VS-41HD features:
• Reclocking and equalization on each input
• Distribution of digital information (embedd ed audio, Teletext, time code
and so on) during the vertical interval period
• The ability to switch genloc ked video signals according to timing of the
GENLOCK refere nce input. Switching according to the Bi-level or
Tri-level Genlock input according to SM PTE RP-168
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• Front panel locking, and an OFF button to disconnect the output
The VS-41HD is hous ed in a 19" 1U rack mountable enclosure and is fed
from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply. It can be controlled
via the front panel buttons, infrared remote control transmitter, remotely, by
RS-232 or RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC,
or other serial controller, as well as via the ETHERNET and/or remote contact
closure for forced operation.
To achieve the best performance:
• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal q uality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence sig nal quality and p osition your Kramer VS-41HD
away from moisture, exce ss ive su nlight and dust
4 Your VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
Figure 1 , Table 1, and Table 2 define the VS-41HD 4x 1 HD/ SD -SDI Switcher / DA.
1 Switching is implemented during the vertical interval period according to the SMPTE RP-168 standard, when using
synchronized SDI sources
2 Standard Definition (SD) means an NT SC or PAL compatible video format, consisting of 480 (for NTSC) or 576 (for PAL)
lines of interlaced video
3 High Definition (HD) in this case includes 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i (all @ 50/60Hz); 1080p @ 24/25Hz; as well as the
1/1.0001 refresh rates
4 The sources must be genlocked to the GENLOCK input in order to switch cleanly
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Your VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
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Figure 1: VS-41HD 4x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher / DA
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