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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-88HDxl
8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
4 Your VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher 4
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 7
5 Installing the VS-88HDxl in a Rack 8
6 Connecting the VS-88HDxl 9
6.1 Connecting the VS-88HDxl in the Single Link Mode 9
6.2 Connecting the VS-88HDxl in the Dual Link Mode 11
6.3 Setting the Working Mode 13
6.4 Connecting the RS-232 Port 13
6.4.1 Determining the Machine Number 13
6.4.2 Setting the DIP-Switches 14
6.5 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 15
6.5.1 Setting the Address Switches 15
6.5.2 Setting the Line Termination 15
6.6 Switching Genlocked Video Signals 16
6.7 Connecting the Ethernet Port 16
6.7.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 16
6.7.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 18
6.8 Configuring the Ethernet Port 18
6.9 Controlling via the Ethernet Port 19
6.10 Using the Ethernet Reset Button 19
7 Operating the VS-88HDxl 20
7.1 Operating the VS-88HDxl from the Front Panel 20
7.1.1 Power On Display 20
7.1.2 Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 20
7.1.3 Switching in the AT ONCE Mode 20
7.1.4 Toggling Between Modes 21
7.1.5 Switching in the CONFIRM Mode 21
7.1.6 Storing an Input/Output Configuration 21
7.1.7 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 22
7.1.8 Locking the Front Panel 22
7.1.9 Switching Protocols 22
7.1.10 Indicating Errors 22
7.2 Using Serial Commands 23
7.3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 23
8 Technical Specifications 23
9 Using the P3K Wizard 24
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9.1 Changing the Device Parameters 24
9.2 Updating the VS-88HDxl Firmware 26
10 Kramer Protocol 3000 27
10.1 Switching Protocols 27
10.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 28
10.2.1 Host Message Format 28
10.2.1.1 Simple Command 28
10.2.1.2 Command String 28
10.2.2 Device Message Format 28
10.2.2.1 Device Long Response 28
10.2.3 Command Terms 29
10.2.4 Entering Commands 29
10.2.5 Command Forms 30
10.2.6 Command Chaining 30
10.2.7 Maximum Stri ng Length 30
10.2.8 Backward Support 30
10.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 31
10.3.1 Device Initiated Messages 31
10.3.2 Result and Error Codes 31
10.3.3 Basic Routing Commands 31
10.3.4 Preset Commands 32
10.3.5 Operation Commands 32
10.3.6 Machine Information Commands 32
10.3.7 Identification Commands 33
10.3.8 Network Setting Commands 33
11 Hex Table (Protocol 2000) 34
12 Kramer Protocol 2000 35
Figures
Figure 1: VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher 10
Figure 3: VS-88HDxl Dual-Link Inputs and Outputs 12
Figure 4: Connecting the Dual-Link VS-88HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI Matrix Switcher 12
Figure 5: DIP-Switch Settings 14
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17
Figure 8: Connect Screen 18
Figure 9: Device Properties Screen 19
Figure 10: P3K Wizard Screen 24
Figure 11: Connect Window 25
Figure 12: Device Properties Window 26
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Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher 6
Table 2: Rear Panel VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher 6
Table 3: Machine # DIP -Switch Settings 14
Table 4: DIP-Switch Settings 14
Table 5: Genlock Settings 16
Table 6: VS-88HDxl Technical Specifications 23
Table 7: VS-88HDxl Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 34
Table 8: Protocol Definitions 35
Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 36
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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, 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 o f our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly
defined b y function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI
Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for:
• Professional broadcasting and production studios
• Presentation applications
The package includes the following items:
• The VS-88HDxl 8x8 3G SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher
• RC-IR3 remote control (with man ual)
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• 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 manual
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• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables
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;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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