Kramer Electronics VS-88SDI User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-88SDI

Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3
4 Your VS-88SDI 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher 4

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 7

5 Installing the VS-88SDI in a Rack 8
6 Connecting the VS-88SDI 9

6.1 Connecting the RS-232 Port 10

6.1.1 Determining the Machine Number 11

6.1.2 Setting the DIP-Switches 11

6.2 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 12

6.2.1 Setting the Address Switches 12

6.2.2 Setting the Line Termination 13

6.3 Factory Reset 13

6.4 Switching Genlocked Video Signals 13

6.5 Connecting the Ethernet Port 13

6.5.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 14

6.5.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 15

6.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port 15

6.7 Controlling via the Ethernet Port 17

6.8 Using the Ethernet Reset Button 17

7 Operating the VS-88SDI 18

7.1 Operating the VS-88SDI from the Front Panel 18

7.1.1 Power On Display 18

7.1.2 Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 18

7.1.3 Switching in the AT ONCE Mode 18

7.1.4 Toggling Between Modes 19

7.1.5 Switching in the CONFIRM Mode 19

7.1.6 Storing an Input/Output Configuration 19

7.1.7 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 20

7.1.8 Locking the Front Panel 20

7.1.9 Switching Protocols 20

7.1.10 Indicating Errors 20

7.2 Using Serial Commands 21

7.3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 21

8 Technical Specifications 21
9 Communication Parameters 22
10 Using the P3K Wizard 22

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