Kramer Electronics VS-88DVI User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-88DVI
8x8
DVI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-000592 Rev 3
Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VS-88DVI 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher 4
3.2 Using the IR Transmitter 7
4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the VS-88DVI 9 6 Operating the VS-88DVI 11
6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 11
6.2 Disconnecting the Outputs 11
6.3 Storing and Recalling a Setup 11
6.4 Acquiring the EDID 13
6.5 Connecting the VS-88DVI Using RS-232 15
6.6 Connecting the VS-88DVI Using Ethernet 16
7 Technical Specifications 19 8 Hex Table 20 9 Protocol 2000 21
9.1 Syntax 21
9.2 Instruction Codes 22
Figures
Figure 1: VS-88DVI 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5 Figure 2: VS-88DVI 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 6 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DVI 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 4: SELECTOR Buttons 12 Figure 5: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 15 Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17 Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17
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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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-88DVI 8x8 DV I Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels
and churches, production studios
Rental and staging
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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 manual
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer VS-88DVI away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2 VS-88DVI - Getting Started
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