Kramer Electronics VS-81HDxl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-81HDxl

8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3 Overview 3
4 Your VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 4

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 7

5 Installing in a Rack 8
6 Connecting Your VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 9

6.1 DIP-switch Settings 11

6.1.1 Setting the Machine ID DIP-switches 11

6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 12

6.3 Controlling via the RS-485 Port 13

6.4 Factory Reset 13

6.5 Switching Genlocked Video Signals 14

6.6 Controlling via ETHERNET 14

6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 14

6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Ne twork Hub ( Straight-Thr o ug h C a ble ) 16

6.6.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 16

6.7 Controlling via the REMOTE Connector 16

7 Operating the VS-81HDxl 17

7.1 Locking the Front Panel 17

8 Technical Specifications 18
9 Kramer Protocol 2000 19

Figures

Figure 1: VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 10
Figure 3: VS-81HDxl MACHINE ID DIP-switches
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000)
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 15
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
Figure 8: Using the REMOTE Connector

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Tables

Table 1: VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher Features 6
Table 2: MACHINE ID DIP-switch Settings 11
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher
Table 4: Protocol Definitions
Table 5: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000

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