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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VS-402XL, 4x2 Vertical Interval Video-Aud io Matrix Switcher
VS-602XL, 6x2 Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher 3
5 Installing in a Rack 7
6 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher 8
6.1 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 10
6.2 Controlling via RS-485 11
6.3 Setting the DIP-switches 12
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 12
6.4 Connecting the REMOTE Connector 13
6.5 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalance d Stereo Audio Input/Output 14
7 Cascading Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switchers 15
7.1 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration 15
7.2 Cascading a set of Units in a (RGB) Parallel Configuration 17
7.3 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration 19
7.3.1 Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 19
7.3.2 Control Configuration via RS-485 20
7.4 Looping Units in an Increased Output Configuration 22
8 Operating the Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher 22
8.1 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 23
8.1.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 23
8.1.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 23
9 Technical Specifications 24
10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 25
11 Communication Protocol 26
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Figures
Figure 1: Vertical Int er val Video-Audio Matrix Switchers 4
Figure 2: VS-602XL Underside 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-402XL Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher 9
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 10
Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 11
Figure 6: DIP-switch Default Setup 12
Figure 7: Remote Connector PIN # Settings 13
Figure 8: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 14
Figure 9: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 14
Figure 10: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 14
Figure 11: Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration 17
Figure 12: Cascading a set of three Units in a (RGB) Parallel Configuration 18
Figure 13: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configurati on via RS-232 and RS-485 20
Figure 14: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS-485 21
Figure 15: Adding Outputs by Looping Units 22
Tables
Table 1: Vertical Inter val Video-Audio Matrix Switcher Features 5
Table 2: VS-602XL Underside Features 6
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings 12
Table 4: Machine # DIP -switch Settings 13
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VS-402XL/VS-602XL 24
Table 6: VS-402XL/VS-602XL Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 25
Table 7: Protocol Definitions 26
Table 8: Instruction Codes 27
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creat iv e, and aff orda ble s oluti ons to t he vast range
of problems that confront the video, a u di o, presen t ation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the bes t ev en be tter! Our 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-402XL 4x2 Vertical Interval
Video-Audio Matrix Switcher and/or VS-602XL 6x2 Vertical Interval
Video-Audio Matrix Switcher.
Your Kramer VS-402XL/VS-602XL is ideal for the following typical
applications:
• Live broadcast or presentation applications such as switching between
cameras in real-time
• CCTV, home theater
• Rental and staging applications
• Video production studios
The VS-402XL and/or the VS-602XL package include the following items:
• Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher
• Windows®-based control software
• Power cord, Null-modem adapter and this user manual
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that are clearly defined by function.
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment care fully and save the original box and packagin g
materials for possible future shipme nt
• Review the conte nts of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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; GR OUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Conne ctivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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