Kramer VS-84UT User Manual

VS-84UT Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300970QS REV 1)

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VS-84UT Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your VS-84UT for the first time. Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-84UT to download the latest user manual and check if

firmware upgrades are available.

Step 1: Check what’s in the box

VS-84UT 8x4 HDMI/HDBT 2.0 Matrix Switcher

1 Power cord

1 Quick start guide

1 Set of rack ears

4 Rubber feet

Step 2: Get to know your VS-84UT

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights when receiving power.

STATUS LED

Multi-color LED lights upon startup, flashes green upon boot and lights green when ready to use. The LED lights red to indicate internal errors.

Feature

Function

Controller Functionality

3 IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an external IR receiver (1 and 2).

IR OUT Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 4).

GPI/O Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to various analog and digital sensors (from 1 to 4).

RELAYS Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to low-voltage relay-driven devices (from 1 to 8).

RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to RS-232 controlled devices (from 1 to 4).

RS-485 Terminal Block Connector

Connect to the RS-485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC. Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be connected to the shield (if required).

Feature

Function

K-NET Terminal Block Connector

Use with the K-Config control system. PIN GND is for the Ground connection; PIN B (-) and PIN A (+) are for RS-485, and PIN +12V is for powering other devices.

RS-485 TERM Switch

Slide down for RS-485 termination with 120; slide up for no RS-485 line termination. The first and the last units on the RS-485 line should be terminated (ON). Other units should not be terminated (OFF).

K-NET TERM Switch

Use with the K-Config control system. Slide down (in the direction of the arrow) for K-NET termination; slide up for bus to not be terminated. The last physical device on a K-NET bus must be terminated.

PROG Switch

For factory use only.

PROG Mini USB Connector

For room controller functionalities.

Matrix Functionality

HDBT IR

3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an external IR sensor/emitter to send/receive IR signals (7 and 8) via HDBT inputs 7 and 8 respectively.

OUT

Connect to an external IR sensor/emitter to send/receive IR signals (3 and 4) via HDBT outputs 3 and 4, respectively.

REMOTE MUTE 2-pin Terminal Block Connector

Remote switch to mute the video and audio signals. Enables easy integration of the audio system with PA systems, usually used for alarms or other public audio messages.

GPIO Terminal Block Connectors

For future use.

PROGRAM DIP-switches

For future use.

Power Connector with Switch and Fuse

AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit. Power switch for turning the unit on or off.

AUDIO

INPUT (MIC/line) 5-pin Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to stereo audio balanced sources (from 1 to 4) and/or microphone inputs (from 1 to 8). 20

INPUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an unbalanced audio source (from 5 to 8).

LINE OUT 5-pin Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to a stereo balanced audio acceptor (1 and 2).

POWER AMP OUT 4-pin Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to a pair of loudspeakers. 23

VIDEO

HDMI™ IN Connector

Connect to an HDMI source (from 1 to 6).

24 HDBT IN Connectors

Connect to a transmitter (7 and 8) The HDBT Transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-590Txr) can pass audio and video signals as well as USB, Ethernet, power and serial commands.

25 HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor (1 and 2).

HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector

Connect to an HDBT receiver (for example, the Kramer TP-590Rxr) to pass audio and video signals as well as USB, Ethernet, power and serial commands (3 and 4).

RS-232 HDBT DATA Terminal Block Connectors (G, Rx, Tx)

Connect to the PC or the remote controller and pass data between this RS-232 port and the HDBT OUT ports or one of the HDBT IN ports.

RS-232 CONTROL Port Terminal Block Connectors (G, Rx, Tx)

Connect to the PC or the remote controller to control the VS-84UT via Protocol 3000 commands.

HDBT USB Device Port Pairs

Connect up to two USB clients to each pair (1 and 2) to pass data via the HDBT inputs or outputs.

HDBT USB HOST Ports

Connect to a USB host (1 and 2) to pass data via the HDBT inputs or outputs.

ETH RJ-45 Ports

CONTROL

Connect to the PC or other controller through computer networking.

DATA 1G

Connect to the PC or other controller via the Ethernet to pass data between HDBT ports and the controller.

RESET Recessed Button

Press briefly to restart the system. Press for about 5 seconds to reset settings to factory default values and restart the system.

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Step 3: Install the VS-84UT

To rack mount the machine attach both ear brackets to the machine (by removing the five screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets) or place the machine on a table.

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