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1. Command Syntax Response Store current connections to PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT preset Short form PSTO PRESET Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Short form PDEL PRESET Read video connections from PRST VID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET IN gt OUT saved preset Short form PVID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET IN gt 1 INP2 Read saved presets list PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET Short form PLST Parameter Description PRESET Preset number OUT Output in preset to display for all Examples Store current video connections 4PRST STO 5CR PRST STR 5 OKICRLF to preset 5 Recall video connections from gPRCL3CR PRST RCL 3 OKICRLF preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2CR PRST VID 3 4 gt 2 CRLH from preset 3 11 3 5 Operation Commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameter Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Reset device2. For host command query For machine response Device address Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request Message closing character CR For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLF For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more then one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 11 2 7 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial Ethernet or USB port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 11 2 8 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 11 2 9 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining command
3. N Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters IOUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4CR VID 2 gt 4 OKCRLF Switch video input 4 to output 2 6 VID 4 gt 2CR 6 VID 4 gt 2 OKCRLF in machine number 6 Disconnect video output 4 AV 0 gt 4CR AV 0 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch video input 3 to all V 3 gt CR VID 3 gt OKCRLF outputs Chaining V 1 gt V 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 3 gt 9 V CRI multiple 1 Switch video from input 1 to all outputs VID 1 gt OKCRLF commands 2 Switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to VID 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 output 2 video input 2 to output 1 and disconnect video OKICRLF output 2 3 Switch video input 3 to output 9 non existent VID ERROO3 CRLF 4 Get status of all video links VID 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 CRLFI Command processing begins after entering CR A response is sent for each command after processing 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 11 3 4 Preset Commands
4. Connecting the VS 88HD SDI Player HD SDI Display Figure 2 Connecting the VS S8HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HD 6 2 Connecting the VS 88HD in the Dual Link Mode You can use your VS 88HD in the dual link mode to switch any of the four dual link SDI inputs to any or all of the four dual link SDI outputs as the example in Figure 3 and Figure 4 shows To connect the VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher in the dual link mode do the following 1 6 7 Connect up to 4 of the SDI sources to the INPUT DUAL LINK BNC connectors For example a dual link HD SDI camera to DUAL LINK 1 inputs 1 and 2 and a dual link HD video server to DUAL LINK 4 inputs 7 and 8 Connect the SDI OUTPUT BNC connectors to up to four SDI acceptors For example OUTPUT DUAL LINK 3 outputs 5 and 6 to a dual link preview display and OUTPUT DUAL LINK 4 outputs 7 and 8 to a dual link HD SDI mixer Set the DIP switches see section 6 4 2 Optionally connect e A genlock source to the GENLOCK BNC connector e The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and release the TERM button for looping4 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the e RS 232 port see section 6 4 and or e RS 485 port see section 6 5 and or e ETHERNET connector see section 6 7 Connect the power cord Set the machine to the dual link mod
5. That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 37 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value O if the setup is not defined no v
6. 1 According to SMPTE RP 168 The sources must be genlocked to the GENLOCK input in order to switch cleanly 2 The unit will detect automatically when SD SDI inputs are used 3 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HD 2 Select Properties Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 6 Local Area Connection 2 Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using This connection uses the following items M E Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks E 005 Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administ
7. 45 Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking LAN 20 MACH DIP switches DIP switches 1 4 for setting the Machine Address of the unit 21 ETH RESET Button Press to reset to factory default definitions IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 22 OUTPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the serial digital video acceptors 23 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 25 Power Switch Turns the power to the unit ON and OFF 1 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions and erases all stored presets 2 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the VS 88HD only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed See section 4 1 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the
8. If required connect an RS 232 Control Fort Connect up to amp single and or an RS 485 port link inputs and outputs HD SDI Camera SDI Player RS 232 Non linear Editor S E AS Rs HD SDI Display Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Set the machine see section 7 Control the Or control via the machine remotely front panel buttons 7 8 Su 1 1 Fie nee Soe be eee DODOD DO Tk 00 OOOO0O0000O3 DO as Set the DIP switches Step 5 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons RS 232 and RS 485 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VS 88HD is a high performance matrix switcher for HD SDI and dual link HD SDI signals The unit can switch up to 8 single link inputs to any or all of 8 single link outputs or 4 dual link inputs to any or all of 4 dual link outputs In particular the VS 88HD features Operation of up to 1 5Gbps enabling it to be used for standard definition and high definition serial digital video signals SDI HD SDI SMPTE 259M 344M 292M and 372M dual link compliance and support for data rates of 270Mbps 1483 5Mbps and 1485Mbps Cable equalization up to 350m for SD signals and 140m for 1 5GHz HD signals Reclocking and equalization on each input storing and recalling setups and a TAKE button for the execution of multiple switches all at once The ability to switch genlocked video signals according to the timing
9. OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON OFF 7 ON ON ON OFF 8 OFF OFF OFF ON 9 ON OFF OFF ON 10 OFF ON OFF ON 11 ON ON OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON ON 13 ON OFF ON ON 14 OFF ON ON ON 15 ON ON ON ON Note After changing the address the device must be reset by turning OFF and ON 6 4 2 Setting the DIP Switches When controlling a unit via the RS 232 or RS 485 ports set the DIP switches on the rear of the unit Figure 5 and Table 4 define the DIP switches Mach LO Tz O 2 E on EH ON Figure 5 DIP Switch Settings Table 4 DIP Switch Settings DIPS Function Description RS 485 Term RS 485 line termination OFF for no RS 485 line termination ON for RS 485 1200 line termination PROG Firmware update Set ON only to update device firmware MACH 1 2 3 4 Self Address Sets the MACHINE 1 A single or master unit can have the address 0 or 1 2 The default address is 0 all DIP switches are OFF 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HD 6 5 6 5 1 6 5 2 The RS 485 TERM DIP switch is used only when the RS 485 port is connected see section 6 5 The first and last units on the RS 485 line for example the controller and the last VS 88HD must be terminated the units in between must not be terminated Set the PROG DIP switch ON only while updating the unit firmware otherwise the switch must be OFF Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS
10. RESET RESET OK Switch to protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has a command to switch back to ASCII protocol like Protocol 3000 11 3 6 Machine Information Commands Command Syntax Response Read in out count INFO IO INFO IO IN INPUTS COUNT OUT OUTPUTS COUNT Read max preset count INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESET VIDEO COUNT Reset to factory default FACTORY FACTORY RESULT configuration 33 Kramer Protocol 3000 11 3 7 Identification Commands Command Protocol handshaking Read device model Read device serial number Read device firmware version Set machine name Read machine name Syntax HCR MODEL SN VERSION NAME MACHINE NAME NAME Reset machine name to factory NAME RST default Response OK CRLF MODEL MACHINE MODEL SN SERIAL NUMBER VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION NAME MACHINE NAMEI RESULT NAME MACHINE NAME NAME RST MACHINE FACTORY NAME RESULT Note The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on MACHINE NAME Up to 14 alphameric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number 11 3 8 Network Setting Commands Command Set IP address Read IP address Read MAC address Set sub
11. default Kramer Protocol 3000 but can also use Kramer Protocol 2000 This section describes e How to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 see section 11 1 e Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax see section 11 2 e Kramer Protocol 3000 commands see section 11 3 11 1 Switching Protocols Protocols can be switched either from the front panel buttons or by transmitting protocol commands To switch protocols using the front panel buttons e To choose Protocol 2000 press LOCK and OUT 2 at the same time e To choose the Protocol 3000 press LOCK and OUT 3 at the same time To switch protocols using protocol commands e To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 send the following command HP2000 lt CR gt e To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Note If you are using Kramer s Windows based control software it operates only with Protocol 2000 If the VS 88HD is set to Protocol 3000 it automatically switches to Protocol 2000 1 Download the latest software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 3000 11 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 communicates at a data rate of 115200 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 11 2 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message CRI 11 2 2 Simple Command Com
12. link mode see section 6 1 and in dual link mode see section 6 2 6 1 Connecting the VS 88HD in the Single Link Mode The VS 88HD can switch one of the eight SDI HD SDI inputs to any or all of the eight SDI HD SDI outputs as the example in Figure 2 shows To connect the VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher do the following 1 Connect up to eight SDI sources to the SDI INPUT BNC connectors for example an HD SD camera to INPUT 1 and an SDI player to INPUT 8 2 Connect the SDI OUTPUT BNC connectors to up to eight SDI acceptors for example OUTPUT to a non linear editor and OUTPUT 8 to an HD SDI display 3 Set the DIP switches see section 6 4 2 4 Optionally connect e A genlock source to the GENLOCK BNC connector e The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and release the TERM button for looping 5 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the e RS 232 port see section 6 4 and or e RS 485 port see section 6 5 and or e ETHERNET connector see section 6 7 6 Connect the power cord 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 88HD After connecting your VS 88HD switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 Not illustrated in Figure 2 3 Pushed in terminates the input Release when the input extends to another unit 4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 9
13. machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 Model C A35M IRR 50 2 Model C A35M A35F 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VS 88HD in a Rack 5 Installing the VS 88HD in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing T CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Re
14. reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IM
15. to video input which is to Set equal to video output which is 2 15 be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 STATUS 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 STATUS 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 OF A VIDEO OUTPUT status is required 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 SETUP IS DEFINED or 1 for checking if input is valid VALID INPUT IS Input DETECTED 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 1 invalid instruction 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 3 Protocol 30001 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 3 video software version 1 Request first suffix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 3 for SDI 3 number of setups 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions
16. 2 7 1 10 Indicating Errors 23 T2 Using Serial Commands 23 13 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 23 8 Technical Specifications 24 9 Communication Parameters 24 i Contents 10 10 1 10 2 11 11 1 11 2 11 2 1 11 2 2 11 2 3 11 2 4 11 2 5 11 2 6 11 2 7 11 2 8 11 2 9 11 2 10 11 2 11 11 3 11 3 1 11 3 2 11 3 3 11 3 4 11 3 5 11 3 6 11 3 7 11 3 8 12 13 Using the P3K Wizard Changing the Device Parameters Updating the VS 88HD Firmware Kramer Protocol 3000 Switching Protocols Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message Format Simple Command Command String Device Message Format Device Long Response Command Terms Entering Commands Command Forms Command Chaining Maximum String Length Backward Support Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Device Initiated Messages Result and Error Codes Basic Routing Commands Preset Commands Operation Commands Machine Information Commands Identification Commands Network Setting Commands Hex Table Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 2 Connecting the VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 3 VS 88HD Dual Link Inputs and Outputs Figure 4 Connecting the Dual Link VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 5 DIP Switch Settings Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 8 Connect Screen Figure 9 Device Properties Screen Figur
17. 485 Port You can operate the VS 88HD via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200 meters 3900ft using any device equipped with an RS 485 port for example a PC For successful communication you must set the RS 485 machine number and bus termination To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VS 88HD e Connect the A pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88HD e Connect the B pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the B pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88HD e Connect the G pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the G pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VS 88HD Setting the Address Switches To set the address DIP switches as shown in Figure 5 e Assign Master Machine 1 to the master unit with the address 0 or 1 set in the DIP switches e Assign a unique Machine from 2 to 15 for each VS 88HD slave unit using Table 3 The units do not have to be sequentially numbered but they must have unique addresses Setting the Line Termination To ensure correct operation the RS 485 line must be terminated at both ends The master unit may be located at any part of the line but when it is at the end of the line the termination switch must be set ON To set line termination as shown in Figure 5 e For the VS 88HD units located at the ends of the RS 485 line set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch ON e For all other VS 88HD units in the mid
18. 5 6 OUT SELECT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched 7 STO STORE Button Pressing STO followed by an IN OUT button stores the current setting 8 RCL RECALL Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding INPUT OUTPUT key recalls a setup from the non volatile memory 9 LOCK Button A long press toggles activation inactivation of the front panel buttons pressing LOCK OUT2 selects Protocol 2000 pressing LOCK OUTS selects Protocol 3000 10 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 11 7 segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input Table 2 Rear Panel VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Feature Function 12 GENLOCK BNC Connector Connects to the genlock source 13 TERM HI Z 75Q Pushbutton Press to terminate the genlock source 75Q or release for looping 14 LOOP BNC Connector Connects to the genlock connector of the next unit in the line 15 INPUT BNC Connectors Connects to the serial digital video sources 16 RS 2329 pin D sub F Port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 17 PROG RS 485 TERM PROG DIP switch enables microcontroller firmware upgrade DIP switches RS 485 TERM DIP switch terminates the RS 485 line with a 1200 load 18 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if required 19 ETHERNET RJ
19. Figure 10 P3K Wizard Screen 3 Click the Connect button to open the Connect window 1 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process The actual screens may differ in their content 25 Using the P3K Wizard Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP O ByIP es By Name Machine Name KRAMER_1100 O Serial USB Figure 11 Connect Window Choose the appropriate type of connection Ethernet BY IP BY NAME or SERIAL USB and click OK The Connect window disappears and the Device Properties window appears 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the P3K Wizard A P3k wizard File Help Disconnect Connecting To Com4 Device Properties Name KRAMER_8910 Model Serial Number UDP local Port TCP local port KNeHD MAC IP Gateway Mask Firmware 00 09 00 1750 Build Date DHCP Enabled Close Figure 12 Device Properties Window 5 Change the parameters in the white fields as required and click SET 10 2 Updating the VS 88HD Firmware The VS 88HD uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 27 Kramer Protocol 3000 11 Kramer Protocol 3000 The VS 88HD can be operated using serial commands from a PC remote controller or touch screen The unit communicates using the
20. Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press LOCK and OUT 3 at the same Front Panel Press LOCK and OUT 2 at the same time time Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button TCP Port 5000 located on the rear panel of the unit UDP Port 50000 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the P3K Wizard 10 Using the P3K Wizard P3K is a Kramer software program for upgrading the machine firmware and accessing and changing device parameters The P3K program can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 10 1 Changing the Device Parameters To change the device parameters do the following 1 Connect a PC to the VS 88HD using any one of the following connections e Connect a serial cable from an RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the PC to the VS 88HD as explained in section 6 4 e Connect an RJ 45 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC to the Ethernet port on the VS 88HD 2 Open the P3K Wizard by double clicking the desktop icon P3K Wizard The P3K Wizard screen appears
21. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher 4 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 7 5 Installing the VS 88HD in a Rack 8 6 Connecting the VS 88HD 9 6 1 Connecting the VS 88HD in the Single Link Mode 9 6 2 Connecting the VS 88HD 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 88HD 20 7 1 Operating the VS 88HD from the Front Panel 20 71 1 Power On Display 20 71 2 Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 20 71 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 2
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23. T ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Table Protocol 2000 12 Hex Table Protocol 2000 Table 8 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 8 VS 88HD Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUTS5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT 8 IN1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN2 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN3 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN4 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN5 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN6 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN7 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN8 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 35 Kramer Protocol 2000 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 88HD is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 50 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The defaul
24. alid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 1284ct 224cc for 2 byte and 1284c 16 4c for 3 byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 12840ct Succ for 2 byte 1284 Saco for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is se
25. briefly if the change was made correctly e To revert to the Kramer 3000 protocol press LOCK and OUT 3 at the same time LOCK flashes briefly if the change was made correctly 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 88HD 7 1 10 Indicating Errors 7 2 7 3 If the front panel buttons were incorrectly pressed such as pressing two keys at once or an invalid setup was chosen for recall the following error indication occurs e The STO RCL LOCK and TAKE buttons all flash together for one second and return to their previous state If an error is indicated retry the previous action or choose a new action Using Serial Commands To operate the VS 88HD using serial commands Kramer offers control software that can do this You can download free software from the Kramer Electronics Web site e For an explanation of all KRAMER 3000 commands see section 10 2 e For an explanation of all KRAMER 2000 commands see section 12 Using the Infrared Remote Coniroller To operate the VS 88HD using the RC IR3 infrared remote controller see the User Manual packed with the remote controller Note e The remote control cannot set single or dual mode operation or change genlock timing They can only be set from the front panel e The IR remote can only set 8 preset configurations equivalent to OUTI to OUT8 1 See also the Kramer Web site www kramerelectronics com 23 Technical Specifications 8 Tec
26. dle of the line set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch OFF Connecting the VS 88HD 6 6 Switching Genlocked Video Signals The genlock feature lets you switch genlocked video signals according to timing of the GENLOCK reference input 1 Connect the GENLOCK cable 2 To set the genlock timing press and hold for 3 seconds the appropriate input button as follows Table 5 Genlock Settings To Set Press and Hold Displayed for 3 Seconds 1080i p 50Hz IN 2 1080 50H 720p 60Hz IN 3 720P 60H PAL 50Hz IN 4 PAL 50H NTSC 60Hz IN 5 NtSC 60H Note When turning the machine ON the last stored setup is shown in the 7 segment display 6 7 Connecting the Ethernet Port You can connect the VS 88HD via the ETHERNET in the following ways e For direct connection to the PC use a crossover cable see section 6 7 1 e For connection via a network hub or network router use a straight through cable see section 6 7 2 6 7 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88HD to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP address of the VS 88HD during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop
27. e see section 6 3 Note In dual link mode only the first input status LED lights when both inputs are connected For example if inputs 3 and 4 are connected as a dual link only the input status LED 3 lights 1 The graphic on the rear panel does not indicate the dual link connections 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 88HD After connecting your VS 88HD switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 Not illustrated in Figure 2 4 Pushed in terminates the input Release when the input extends to another unit 5 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Connecting the VS 88HD 7N PN AN MPN MPN MPN GN AN AA EAN GN MPN MPN MPN EN PN VODVO VOO DIV ODVOV OD O La Jo 2 JCs IL 4 I1 JL2 JL 3 Jl 4 Dual Link Inputs Dual Link Outputs Figure 3 VS 88HD Dual Link Inputs and Outputs Camera HD SDI Preview Display Mixer Figure 4 Connecting the Dual Link VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HD 6 3 Setting the Working Mode To enter the dual link mode e Press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until the 7 segment display shows 4 dual link devices in the first 4 outputs of the display and dl in the rest of the outputs To exit the dual link mode e Press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until the 7 segment display sh
28. e 10 P3K Wizard Screen Figure 11 Connect Window Figure 12 Device Properties Window 25 25 27 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 35 36 10 12 12 14 17 17 18 19 25 26 27 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Tables Table 1 Front Panel VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 2 Rear Panel VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 3 Machine DIP Switch Settings Table 4 DIP Switch Settings Table 5 Genlock Settings Table 6 VS 88HD Technical Specifications Table 7 Communication Parameters Table 8 VS 88HD Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Table 9 Protocol Definitions Table 10 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 14 14 16 24 24 35 36 37 iii Introduction 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 of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 13 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher which is ideal for e Professional broadcasting and production studios e Presentation applications The package includ
29. es the following items e The VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher e RC IR3 remote control with manual e Power cord and rack ears e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 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 Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage and GROUP 13 Audio 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 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack ES Em oooooooos m or stick the 4 rubber feet 46 C o o to the underside O O00000003 O Scare Step 2 Connect the inputs and outputs see section 6
30. fer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power Ifyou are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HD 6 Connecting the VS 88HD This section describes how to connect the VS 88HD in single
31. he product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics
32. hnical Specifications The VS 88HD technical specifications are shown in Table 6 Table 6 VS 88HD Technical Specifications INPUTS 8 SMPTE 259M 344M 292M and 372M dual link serial video 750 on BNC connectors OUTPUTS 8 equalized and reclocked SMPTE 259M 344M 292M and 372M dual link outputs 750 on BNC connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 75Q DATA RATE 1 485Gbps EQUALIZATION Automatic equalization for losses on 7502 coaxial cable CONTROLS Front panel RS 232 RS 485 ETHERNET remote infrared POWER SOURCE Universal 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 24VA OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 19 x7 x1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears and IR remote control transmitter OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 9 Communication Parameters The following table lists the communication parameters for Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 Table 7 Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Input 1 and Output 1 RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bits 8 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to
33. input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant
34. input switches to the selected output The digits displayed in the 7 segment display change as appropriate 7 1 4 Toggling Between Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode in which the TAKE button is not lit to the CONFIRM mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode TAKE button turns off and actions no longer require user confirmation Switching in the CONFIRM Mode To switch in the CONFIRM mode when the TAKE button is illuminated do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The 7 segment display flashes Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The 7 segment display stops flashing The TAKE button stays lit To confirm several actions in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The 7 segment display flashes Press the TAKE button to confirm all the actions The 7 segment display stops flashing The TAKE button stays lit Storing an Input Output Configuration You can store up to 16 configurations in memory and recall them as presets using the eight IN SELECT buttons and the eight OUT SELECT buttons To store the current configuration do the following 1 From to 8 2 For immediate switching 3 The time
35. is limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 39 D For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution A ON Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000631 REV 2A
36. lity and position your Kramer VS 88HD away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher D mi A OUTPUT INPUT sus O O O O O O O O 00000007 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher VS B8HD of du L750 pres e seer q es Mach ETH ec Fim ES ce 200000000000000 6000000060000000 Figure 1 VS S8HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Your VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VS S8HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED Illuminates when the unit is ON 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button connects that input to all outputs 4 OFF Button Pressing OFF OUT disconnects that output from the inputs pressing OFF ALL disconnects all the outputs along press toggles between dual link and normal mode see section 6 3 5 IN SELECT Buttons Select the input to switch to the output long presses on buttons IN1 to IN5 change the genlock timing see Table
37. mand string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 ICRI 11 2 3 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination ido Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 CRI Command 2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command 3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 11 2 4 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender_id Message CRIILA 11 2 5 Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command SP Param1 Param2 result CRI LF CRI Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 29 Kramer Protocol 3000 11 2 6 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character
38. net mask Read subnet mask Set gateway address Read subnet mask Set DHCP mode Read subnet mask DHCP MODE Syntax NET IP IP_ADDRESS Short form NTIP NET IP Short form NTIP NET MAC Short form NTMC NET MASK SUBNET_MASK Short form NTMSK NET MASK Short form NTMSK NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS Response NET IP P ADDRESS RESULT NET IP IP ADDRESS NET MAC MAC ADDRESS NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS Short form NTGT NET GATE Short form NTGT NET DHCP DHCP MODE Short form NTDH NET DHCP Short form NTDH RESULT NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET DHCP DHCP MODE RESULT NET DHCP DHCP MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol Ethernet port Read protocol Ethernet port ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT Short form ETHP ETH PORT PROTOCOL Short form ETHP 1 65535 User defined port 0 Reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESUL
39. of the genlock reference input Switching according to the bi level or tri level genlock input according to SMPTE RP 168 The VS 88HD is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure and is fed from a 100 240 VAC universal switching power supply The unit can be controlled via the front panel buttons or via An infrared remote control transmitter An infrared remote extension cable transmitter Remotely by RS 232 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller The Ethernet By default the VS 88HD is operated using the Kramer 3000 protocol see section 7 1 9 for details of how to switch to Protocol 2000 and section 10 2 for the relevant protocol commands 1 Standard Definition SD means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format consisting of 480 for NTSC or 576 for PAL lines of interlaced video 2 High Definition HD means a video format consisting of 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of progressive or interlaced video 3 The sources must be genlocked to the GENLOCK input in order to switch clearly Your VS 88HD 8x8 HD SDI Matrix Switcher To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal qua
40. out lasts for 10 seconds 21 Operating the VS 88HD 74 7 7 1 9 1 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 2 Press one of the IN OUT SELECT buttons The current configuration is stored in memory at the chosen preset Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the appropriate IN OUT SELECT button the button corresponding to the preset The chosen preset configuration is restored from memory Note Recalling an invalid setup gives an error indication If you cannot remember which of the eight input output configurations is the one that you want set the VS 88HD to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it Locking the Front Panel Lock the front panel buttons to prevent unwanted key presses from changing the existing setup e To lock the front panel press and hold the LOCK key for three seconds The LOCK key illuminates and the front panel keys are inactivated e To unlock the front panel press and hold the illuminated LOCK key until the light turns off The front panel keys are activated Switching Protocols You can operate the VS 88HD using either the KRAMER 2000 or the default KRAMER 3000 serial protocol e To choose the Kramer 2000 protocol instead of the default Protocol 3000 press LOCK and OUT 2 at the same time LOCK flashes
41. ows devices in all the 8 outputs Notes 1 The unit stays in the last working mode even after being powered down or after rebooting It only changes after you perform the above procedure 2 Theerrorsign appears when switching to an illegal configuration It can also appear momentarily during switching 6 4 Connecting the RS 232 Port You can connect to the VS 88HD via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VS 88HD via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 88HD unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 6 4 1 Determining the Machine Number Each unit must be identified by a unique Machine Determine the Machine according to Table 3 e When using a single unit set the unit to Machine 1 e A master unit must be Machine 1 When connecting more than one VS 88HD unit set a different Machine on each unit The units do not have to be numbered sequentially but each unit must have a unique machine number 1 In this case it can be ignored 13 Connecting the VS 88HD Table 3 Machine DIP Switch Settings Machine DIP SWITCH 1 2 3 4 1 Single or OFF OFF OFF OFF master unit ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON
42. perating the VS 88HD from the Front Panel The following operations are performed by using the front panel buttons Power On Display When the VS 88HD is powered on the display briefly shows the 4 digit firmware version number the genlock timing setting and then the display changes to its normal operating display Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes Choose to work in either the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM modes When the VS 88HD operates in the AT ONCE mode pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately In the CONFIRM mode the change does not take place until the TAKE button is pressed The AT ONCE mode is faster since execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error In the CONFIRM mode e You can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching due to human error pressing the wrong button e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action Switching in the AT ONCE Mode To switch an input to an output in the AT ONCE mode do the following 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 88HD 1 Press an OUT SELECT button or the ALL button The 7 segment display flashes Press an IN SELECT button or the OFF button The selected
43. rator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 17 Connecting the VS 88HD 6 7 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88HD to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 6 8 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port download the Device Properties Ethernet configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these steps to configure the port 1 Double click the desktop icon The Connect screen appears as follows Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP O ByIP Enter IP address And Port IP 192 168 1 3 Port 50000 Factory Default Address O By Name Cx Figure 8 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VS 88HD Select e Ethernet if you know the IP address number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER XXXX e Serial if you are connected via a serial port 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 2 The four digits are the las
44. s enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain 11 2 10 Maximum String Length 64 characters 11 2 11 Backward Support Protocol 2000 is transparently supported by Protocol 3000 You can switch between protocols using a switch protocol command from either platform 31 Kramer Protocol 3000 11 3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 11 3 1 Device Initiated Messages Command Syntax Switcher actions Video channel has switched breakaway mode VID IN gt OUT 11 3 2 Result and Error Codes Syntax Command ran successfully no error COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax error ERROO1 Command not available for this device ERR002 Parameter is out of range ERR003 Unauthorized access command run without the ERR004 matching login 11 3 3 Basic Routing Commands Command Syntax Response Switch video VID IN gt OUT INHOUT VID IN gt OUT IN gt OUT RESULT Short form V IN gt OUT IN gt OUT Read video connection VID OUT VID IN gt OUT Short form V OUT VID VID IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Parameter Description
45. t as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 1284 ASCII for Y 1284cct ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 i e request the number of outputs would be HEX codes TE 82 90 82 i e 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4 byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an
46. t data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 9 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 1 10 id 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 os 04 03 02 01 Oo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 NO 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruc
47. t four digits of the machine s serial number 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HD 3 Click OK The Device Properties window appears MA P3k wizard Disconnect Connecting To IP 192 168 1 39 Device Properties Name KRAMER 0000 Model Serial Number UDP local Port TCP local port KNetHD fis 168 1 39 ROS 25 25 0 0 00 09 00 2332 C DHCP Enabled Figure 9 Device Properties Screen 4 Ifrequired make changes and press Set If not click Close 6 9 Controlling via the Ethernet Port You can control the VS 88HD via RS 232 RS 485 or the Ethernet using the Kramer K Router application If you are controlling a standalone unit via RS 232 or the Ethernet configure the unit as master Mach No 1 see section 6 4 1 6 10 Using the Ethernet Reset Button To reset Ethernet parameters to the factory defaults 1 Turn the power switch OFF and then ON while pressing the ETH RESET button 2 The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions 3 The unit also erases all stored presets returns to the default Protocol 3000 and indicates F rst on the 7 segment display Operating the VS 88HD 7 1 Operating the VS 88HD You can operate your VS 88HD using e The front panel buttons e RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The RC IR3 infrared remote control transmitter O
48. that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of t
49. tion codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 MO MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Table 10 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET DEVICE 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal
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