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1. EE RENERE anaE PEE Figure 4 Controlling via RS 485 for example using a VS 3000 5 3 Setting the Dipswitches Figure 5 illustrates the factory default SETUP dipswitches 1 You can control up to 8 VS 402x1 V S 602xl units as section 6 3 2 describes KRAMER Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 1 2 3 8 ON Machine Cc 6 w E o He to 0 0 4 Oif Input Expansion fReply NIPC 485 Figure 5 SETUP Set of 8 Dipswitches Table 4 Dipswitch Settings Function DIPS Description Machine 1 2 3 Determines the position of a unit in the sequence refer to section 5 3 1 RS 485 Termination 4 Set ON to terminate the RS 485 line on the first and last cascaded units refer to section 6 1 Input Expansion 5 Set ON to enable input expansion mode refer to section 6 1 Reply 6 Set ON to enable the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 PC 485 7 Set ON when connecting the PC or other controller via the RS 485 port set OFF when connecting the PC via the RS 232 port or when not connecting a PC 5 3 1 Setting the MACHINE The MACHINE determines the position of a VS 402x1 VS 602xl unit or a set of VS 402xI VS 602xI units in the sequence specifying which VS 402x1 VS 602x unit is being controlled when several VS 402xI VS 602xI units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the MACHIN2. LOCK INPUT SELECTOR Toute FRONT PANEL Figure 2 VS 602xl Underside Table 3 VS 602xl Underside Features Feature Function 1 TERM Switch Move to the right ON position to terminate with 75 Q or move to the left for looping 2 LEVEL Trimmers Adjusts the output signal level for OUTPUTS 1 and 2 3 EQ Trimmers Adjusts the equalization level EQ for OUTPUTS 1 and 2 5 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 402x1 VS 602x1 connect the following to the rear panel 1 The composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors 2 The power cord 1 The underside of the VS 402x unit contains only 4 TERM switches 2 The factory default 3 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it trimming the OUTPUT level or EQ level 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 402x1 VS 602x1 Switcher After connecting your VS 402x1 VS 602x1 Switcher switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Switching on the VS 402x1 VS 602x1 Switcher recalls the last status prior to powering down KRAMER Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher In addition you can choose to connect the following options e APC when using the Kramer Control software for example or other RS 232 refer to section 5 1 or RS 485 controller refer to
3. HHH RS 485 as a Master Programmable Remote Control 4 VS 3000 Rear Panel SETUP DIPSWITCHES He 6 7 cian VS GO2xI Rear Panel Machine 1 SETUP DIPSWITCHES if _ _ RS 485 1 2 3 6 7 Machine 2 SETUP DIPSWITCHES VS 602xI Rear Panel Machine 8 Figure 10 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 6 4 Looping Units in an Increased Output Configuration You can loop up to 8 VS 402xI VS 602xlI units to increase outputs 16 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Operating the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher To form a 6x4 vertical interval video audio matrix switcher consisting of 2 VS 602x units as Figure 11 illustrates do the following 1 Connect the 6 composite video sources to the IN connectors on the second VS 602x unit 2 Connect the 6 Loop connectors on the second VS 602x unit to the respective 6 input connectors on the first VS 602xl unit 3 Connect the OUTPUTS connectors on both VS 602x units to the composite video acceptors CV Video Acceptor 3 es 1B Ny 2B A AN e SENI SS CG Figure 11 Adding Outputs by Looping Units 7 Operating the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher You can operate your VS 402xI VS 602xl via e The front panel buttons e RS 232 or RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen sys
4. 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE K To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized servic
5. 34 5 6 7 8 VIA BUS E Machine 8 Figure 7 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration 6 2 Cascading a set of Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration You can cascade a set of for example 3 VS 602xl units to form a 6x2 RGB vertical interval video audio matrix switcher in parallel configuration To form a 6x2 RGB vertical interval video audio matrix switcher do the following 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors by reassigning the composite video inputs to 6 as Figure 8 illustrates as follows e On the first unit as R to R on the second unit as G to G and on the third unit as B to B 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 602xl unit to the PC if required using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 5 1 describes 12 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 602x unit to the RS 485 port on the second and third VS 602x units 4 Set the SETUP dipswitches as section 5 2 describes In particular e Set all the VS 602xl units with the same MACHINE preferably as MACHINE 1 e Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS 602xI units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the second VS 602x unit e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF on all VS 602xl units e Set Dip 6 ON on all
6. 3 to PIN 10 INPUT SELECTOR 5 mi OL Bimm INPUT SELECTOR 2 3 4 5 AGE JUUS Figure 6 Remote Connector PIN Settings 1 The appropriate front panel INPUT SELECTOR button illuminates REMOTE KRAMER Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 kh For certain applications you may need more than just 4 or 6 inputs Cascading VS 402xI VS 602xl units enables you to expand the number of inputs by looping up to 8 individual VS 402xI VS 602x units You can cascade VS 402xI VS 602xI units as follows e Upto 8 interconnected VS 402xI VS 602xI units in an input expansion configuration e A set of VS 402xI VS 602x units in a parallel configuration for example 2 VS 402xI VS 602xI units for Y C 3 VS 402xI VS 602xl units for RGB or YUV 4 VS 402x1I VS 602xI units for RGBS e Upto 8 individual VS 402xI VS 602x units in a control configuration e Up to 8 interconnected VS 402xI VS 602xl units in an output expansion configuration Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration You can cascade up to 8 interconnected VS 402xI VS 602x units to form an input expansion configuration For example to create a 48 x 2 switcher with 48 inputs and 2 outputs connect as Figure 7 illustrates To cascade VS 402xI VS 602x units to expand the number of inputs connec
7. are defined according to the table 4th BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 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 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 20 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Communication Protocol Table 9 Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 4 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which Set equal to video output 2 is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input which Set equal to audio output 2 is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP 0 Equal to output number 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT whose status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP 0 Equal to output number 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT whose status is reqd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio fol
8. not defined then the machine replies with OUTPUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code or will not reply If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 4A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 7 Setting OUTPUT to 0 will return the VIS source setting as defined in instruction 7 Setting to 1 will return the input or output of the sync source for the case where the VIS source is set as 6 or as 7 in instruction 7 Setting to 2 returns the vertical sync frequency 0 for no input sync 50 for PAL 60 for NTSC 127 for error NOTE 8 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined or 1 if it is defined 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 15 or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returne
9. professional video audio electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available and is a true leader in terms of quality workmanship price performance ratio and innovation In addition to our high quality Kramer switchers and matrices we also offer excellent distribution amplifiers remote controllers processors interfaces scalers and computer related products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 402xl 4x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher and or VS 602x 1 6x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Your Kramer VS 402x1 VS 602xI is ideal for the following typical applications e Live broadcast or presentation applications such as switching between cameras in real time e CCTV home theater e Rental and staging applications e Video production studios The VS 402xl and or the VS 602x1 package includes the following items e Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher e Power cord e Windows 95 98 NT Kramer control software e Null modem adapter 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 KRAMER Overview Overview The Kramer VS 602xl a 6x2 switcher and VS 402xl a 4x2 switcher are high performance vertical interval matrix switchers for composite video and stereo balanced audio signals Both are
10. section 5 2 e A remote dry contact switch refer to section 5 4 5 1 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VS 402xI VS 602x unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 402xI VS 602x I unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 402xI VS 602x unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 402x1 VS 602x unit as Figure 3 illustrates depending on whether the PC has a 9 pin or 25 pin connector PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 PIN 7 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 2 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 3 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 To Switcher PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Female DB25 From PC Male DB9 To Switcher PIN 20 Connected to PING PINS 8 5 4 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 7 DB25 and PIN 5 DB9 Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter You can connect up to 8 VS 402xI VS 602x units to the PC via the Null
11. 2 and RS 485 do the following 1 Connect the composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as section 5 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 402xI VS 602x unit to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 5 1 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 402xI VS 602x1 unit to the RS 485 port on the second VS 402xI VS 602xI unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the SETUP dipswitches as section 5 2 describes In particular e Set the first VS 402xI VS 602x I unit as MACHINE 1 and the following 7 VS 402x1 VS 602xI units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 5 e Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS 402xI VS 602x units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the other VS 402x1 VS 602xl units e Set Dip 6 ON on all VS 402x1 VS 602xI units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF on all VS 402xI VS 602x units e Set Dip 7 OFF on all VS 402xI VS 602xl units if the PC connects via the RS 232 port 1 But not interconnected 14 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers Null modem Adapter connects to PC RS 232 In Port GBA SETUP DIPSWITCHES 12345 6 7 8 HEE JUUEUEUL JAAN Machine 1 Master SETUP DIPSWITCHES 123 45
12. 3000 Figure 5 SETUP Set of 8 Dipswitches Figure 6 Remote Connector PIN Settings Figure 7 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration Figure 8 Cascading a set of 3 Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration Figure 9 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Figure 10 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 Figure 11 Adding Outputs by Looping Units CHOIDAAMWYN WN me BS pm mmm et CHR OOO ANF HNO OS N ON AN O 13 15 16 17 KRAMER Contents Tables Table 1 Front Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 2 Rear Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 3 VS 602x1 Underside Features Table 4 Dipswitch Settings Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings Table 6 Technical Specifications of the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 19 On A Do Table 7 VS 402x1 VS 602x1 Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 19 Table 8 Protocol Definitions 20 Table 9 Instruction Codes 21 ii KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Introduction 1 Introduction Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981 to the development and manufacture of high quality video audio equipment makes the Kramer line an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world In recent years Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line making the best even better The Kramer line of
13. 67 8 Machine 2 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 12345 67 8 Machine 8 Figure 9 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 6 3 2 Control Configuration via RS 485 To cascade up to 8 individual VS 402x1I VS 602xI units via RS 485 with control via a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer VS 3000 do the following 1 Connect the composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as section 5 describes 2 Connect the A and B PINS on the RS 485 terminal block port of the VS 3000 to the A and B PINS respectively on each of the 8 VS 402xI VS 602xl units If using shielded twisted pair cable the shield is usually connected to the G Ground PIN of the first unit 3 Set the first VS 402xI VS 602x unit as MACHINE 1 and the following 7 VS 402x1 VS 602xI units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 5 4 Set the SETUP dipswitches on the VS 402xI VS 602xlI unit as follows 15 KRAMER Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers e Set Dip 4 ON on the last unit terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the other units e Set Dip 6 ON on all 8 units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF on all 8 units e Set Dip 7 ON on all units as the PC connects via the RS 485 port
14. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 lst byte INPUT 1 l6 15 l4 13 12 YW 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 0 0 0 0 0 O1 00 r 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 0 0 0 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte lst 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 NS5 NO 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 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie 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 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction 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
15. A BUS DB9F connector on the second VS 402xI VS 602x unit e Continue attaching the DB9M connectors to the V A BUS DB9F connectors on each VS 402xI VS 602x unit up to and including the eighth VS 402x1 VS 602x I unit 5 Set the SETUP dipswitches as section 5 2 describes In particular e Set the first VS 402xI VS 602xI unit as MACHINE 1 when operating via a PC or serial controller and the following 7 VS 402xI VS 602xI units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8 according to Table 5 e Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS 402xI VS 602x units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Q Set Dip 4 OFF on the second to seventh VS 402x1 VS 602x units e Set Dip 5 ON on all 8 VS 402xI VS 602x I units enabling input expansion e Set Dip 6 ON on all 8 VS 402xI VS 602xI units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 7 OFF on all 8 VS 402xI VS 602xl units as the PC connects via the RS 232 port e Set Dip 8 OFF on all 8 VS 402xI VS 602xI units Note The output signals at OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 are the same on all the cascaded VS 402x1 VS 602x units it 11 KRAMER Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers Null modem Adapter connects to PC RS 232 In Port GBA BE RS 485 RS 232 RS 485 y eecce Voss VIA BUS Machine 1 Master SETUP DIPSWITCHES VIA BUS Machine 2 SETUP DIPSWITCHES
16. E on a VS 402x1 VS 602x unit via DIPS 1 2 and 3 according to Table 5 When using a stand alone VS 402xI VS 602xI unit set the MACHINE to 1 When connecting more than one VS 402xI VS 602xI unit set the first machine the Master that is closest to the PC as MACHINE 12 1 Set the MACHINE on the first unit to one on the second unit to 2 on the third unit to 3 2 Set the dipswitches to ON KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings MACHINE DIPSWITCH 1 2 4 Master OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OM NJ Oo oO BR ow Pp ON ON ON 5 4 Connecting the REMOTE Connector Connecting the REMOTE DB15F connector to a dry contact switch enables you to route an input to an output by remote control To do so touch momentarily the PIN corresponding to that input to PIN 9 for output 2 or PIN 10 for output 1 For example to connect input to output 1 touch PIN 1 to PIN 10 to connect input 2 to output 1 touch PIN 2 to PIN 10 To connect input 3 to output 1 touch PIN 3 to PIN 10 To connect input 1 to output 2 touch PIN 1 to PIN 9 To connect input 2 to output 2 touch PIN 2 to PIN 9 Switch input 3 to outputs 1A and 1B by attaching PIN
17. Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER USER MANUAL Models VS 402xl 4x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher VS 602xI 6x2 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 5 Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 5 1 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 5 2 Controlling via RS 485 3 3 Setting the Dipswitches 5 3 1 Setting the MACHINE 5 4 Connecting the REMOTE Connector 6 Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 1 Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration 6 2 Cascading a set of Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration 6 3 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration 6 3 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 6 3 2 Control Configuration via RS 485 6 4 Looping Units in an Increased Output Configuration 7 Operating the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher 7 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 7 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 7 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 8 Technical Specifications 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers Figure 2 VS 602x1 Underside Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 4 Controlling via RS 485 for example using a VS
18. PNY OaplA RAIOU LONII A INOA Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 2 INPUT SELECTOR TO Select the input to switch to OUTPUTS 1A and 1B OUTPUT 1 Buttons 3 INPUT SELECTOR TO Select the input to switch to OUTPUTS 2A and 2B OUTPUT 2Buttons 4 VIDEO Button When pressed actions relate to video 5 AUDIO Button When pressed actions relate to audio 6 AFV Button When pressed audio channels follow the video channels 7 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 8 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches Table 2 Rear Panel Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Connects the audio sources Block Connectors 2 SYNC BNC Connector Connects to the external SYNC source 3 Sync Source Selector Pushing in selects internal sync releasing selects the external sync IN Internal Button source 4 INBNC Connectors Connects the composite video sources 5 LOOPBNC Connectors For looping to increase output availability 6 AUDIO OUTPUTS Terminal Connects the 2 audio acceptors Block Connectors 7 RS 485 Connector RS 485 d
19. VS 602xl units enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000 e Set Dip 7 OFF on all VS 602x units if the PC connects via the RS 232 port Null modem Adapter connects to PC RS 232 In Port NG SETUP DIPSWITCHES 00000 BEBARA 32 5 67 8 Ek EELS ENE HA NAHEN e ove i BBE RS 485 O IN 5 LOOP N6 LOOP I Ry Ra R R Re Re Machine 1 Master SETUP DIPSWITCHES 1234567 8 GBA meurs IE oureurs FETE ai IN 5 LOOP IN 1 LOOP i IN 2 LOOP IN3 Loop IN 4 LOOP Gs G4 a Machine 1 SETUP DIPSWITCHES 12345 67 8 aia were E euros GET HEHE IN 4 LOOP IN 5 LOOP 4 B2 B 4 5 6 IN 6 LOOP Machine 1 Figure 8 Cascading a set of 3 Units in a RGB Parallel Configuration 13 KRAMER Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers 6 3 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration You can cascade up to 8 individual VS 402x1I VS 602x1 units with control from a PC or serial controller 6 3 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 To cascade up to 8 individual VS 402xI VS 602xl units via RS 23
20. d 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 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 11 For machines where the video and or audio gain is programmable The value of the gain is represented in twos complement form to allow for negative values attenuation NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the machine is turned on the auto save function is set NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the INPUT is set as 1 or 2 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 audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd 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 ie 128dec 3dec for 2nd byt
21. e 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte 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 ie request the number of outputs would be TE 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as 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 22 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed
22. e center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 44 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regu
23. ed input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send 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 to SETUP 15 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 21 KRAMER Communication Protocol 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 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 5 For the OUTPUT byte set as 6 the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte Similarly for the OUTPUT byte set as 7 the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte Note also that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable but is selected using switches jumpers etc NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with OUTPUT 1 If the function is
24. etachable terminal block port 8 V A BUS Connector DB9F connector connects to the V A BUS Connector on the next unit s via a short DB9M flat cable when cascading in an input expansion configuration 9 RS 232 Connector DB 9F connector connects to PC or other Serial Controller 10 OUTPUTS 1A 1B 2A 2B Connects to the output acceptors BNC Connectors 11 SETUP Dipswitches for setup 12 REMOTE Connector Attach a specific PIN to PIN 9 or PIN 10 to switch an input via a remote dry contact switch refer to section 5 4 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Four on the VS 402xl six on the VS 602x1 2 Refer to section 7 1 2 3 Refer to section 7 1 1 4 When in Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 5 On the IN 1 connector 6 On the SYNC connector 7 The appropriate front panel INPUT SELECTOR button illuminates KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2 and Table 3 define the 6 TERM switches and the 4 trimmers on the underside of the VS 602xI unit Figure 2 shows to which LOOP connector each TERM switch relates and the location of the Trimmers for adjusting OUTPUTS 1 and 2 and for adjusting EQ 1 and EQ 2 REAR PANEL C 6 REMOTE POWER a a a Ca ca TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 TERM 5 TERM 6 Enlarged View ON LEVEL1 O OEG 1 LEVEL2 O OEQ 2 UNDERSIDE PANEL
25. kHz Control 17 13 illuminated front panel selector buttons RS 232 RS 485 Max Output Audio output 24 Vpp max Coupling Video DC Audio DC Audio THD 0 024 Audio 2nd Harmonic 0 001 Dimensions 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable Power Source Universal 100 120 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 40W max Weight 2 7 kg 6 Ibs approx Accessories Power cord PC control software 9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 7 VS 402xl VS 602xl Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 1 QUT 2 IN 1 01 01 02 02 81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN2 01 01 02 02 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN3 01 01 02 02 83 83 83 83 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN 4 01 01 02 02 84 84 84 84 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN5 01 01 02 02 85 85 85 85 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 IN6 01 01 02 02 86 86 86 86 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 KRAMER 19 Communication Protocol 10 Communication Protocol This protocol which enables RS 232 communication between the VS 402x1 VS 602xl and the PC uses 4 bytes of information and data is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 8 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO
26. late to Audio 3 Ifthe VIDEO button illuminates switching operations relate to Video 8 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications 1 When cascading units in an input expansion configuration or RGB H mode as section 6 1 describes pressing the front panel AFV button on one interconnected VS 402xl VS 602x1 unit also illuminates the AFV button on the other VS 402x1 VS 602x1 units However pressing the VIDEO or AUDIO button on an interconnected VS 402x1 VS 602x1 unit does not illuminate the corresponding VIDEO or AUDIO buttons on the other VS 402x1 VS 602x units 2 Warning that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 3 Refer to item 7 in Table 1 18 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 6 Technical Specifications of the Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Inputs 6 4 composite video with loops 1 Sync 1Vpp 75 Q on BNCs with sync select switch 6 4 balanced audio stereo 4 dBm 33 kQ on detachable terminal blocks Outputs 2 composite video with loops 1Vpp 75 Q on BNCs 2 balanced audio stereo 4 dBm 50 on detachable terminal blocks Video Bandwidth gt 300 MHz Audio Bandwidth 100 kHz S N Ratio Video 77 dB Audio 82 dB unweighted 1Vpp Diff Gain 0 03 Diff Phase 0 01 Deg K Factor lt 0 05 Crosstalk Video lt 67 dB 5MHz Audio 97 dB 1
27. lations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment gt Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 23 KRAMER For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www kramerelectronics com manuals html We welcome your questions comments and feedback 001 o2 S lt e Institute of Quality amp Control G2 Cd Quatity Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 002022 REV 2
28. low video 2 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP 0 or 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 SETTING set to 126 or 127 to request if setting machine has this function 12 REQUEST VIDEO AUDIO Set as SETUP 0 or 0 for video 3 4 6 TYPE SETTING set to 126 or 127 to request if 1 for audio machine has this function 16 ERROR BUSY 0 0 error 9 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 57 SET AUTO SAVE 0 no save 0 12 2 1 auto save 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 13 2 audio machine name 3 video software version 4 audio software version 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 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 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 switch
29. modem adapter and the RS 232 port and the RS 485 ports as Figure 9 illustrates 5 2 Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VS 402xI VS 602xI unit via an RS 485 controller for example a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer VS 3000 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Connecting a Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher To connect a VS 3000 to a VS 402xI VS 602xI unit see Figure 4 1 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the VS 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VS 402x1 VS 602xI unit as follows e Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 3000 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 402xI VS 602xI unit e Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 402xI VS 602x1 unit e If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the VS 3000 2 Set the VS 402xI VS 602xI unit as MACHINE 1 according to Table 5 3 Set the SETUP dipswitches on the VS 402x1 VS 602x unit as follows e Set Dip 4 ON Dip 6 ON and Dip 7 ON e Set Dip 5 and Dip 8 OFF RS 485 PINOUT B TE aasaserisunenusu S A Vs 3000
30. oth the VS 402xl and the VS 602xl1 Tables 1 and 2 define their front and rear panels 1 As it switches during the vertical interval 2 Also enables the user to place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them with one touch of this button or via a single serial command KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Hawa 3i SAIYIPIMG XID OIPNY OaP1A VAAAJUT JPINAIA F BANGLA l cL c E 5 J3SN4 4 SLOWS F O x 0 0 0 g dnias x a PARAN HE BEEBE sinarno sana mna ata lata a ata Ucn DADAH A 6 K2Z09 SA USYDIMS XUJEWN OIPNY O PIA EAU E9 2X9 Zindino OL tawu OO O00 4 4901 av Ay olan O3GIA Lindano oL U J U 5 a O WooamasinaNi SENDS O VS 602 Front Panel OO 0 W o aSNd SLOWS WG pwa ES fe VS 402 Rear Panel 0 0 0 2 TETSU sey su u nu a oe IE Bu ERE HOEDE Bariga i saih PR OEE U EUR GO Kzov sa JEaYOIMS xlUqIeW OIPNy OapiA JEMU JEDA ZXY O zindino oL J gI g mi ala m 4907 ayva Adiy ony Oad L LNdLNO OL J Le a J LJ L LJ v i OO OOO O1057aS INANI damOd QO VS 402 Front Panel OIO JOYOIMS XLW OI
31. t as follows 1 Connect the composite video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as section 5 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VS 402xI VS 602x unit MACHINE 1 to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 5 1 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 402xI VS 602x1 unit to the RS 485 port on the second VS 402xI VS 602x I unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports as Figure 7 illustrates 4 Interconnect the V A video audio BUS DB9F connectors between the VS 402xI VS 602xl units as Figure 7 illustrates using a 9 wire flat cable with DB9M connectors as follows 1 You can interconnect VS 402x1 units with VS 602xl units and you are not limited to cascading VS 602x units with VS 602x1 units For example for a 10x2 vertical interval video audio matrix switcher interconnect a VS 402x1 unit with a VS 602x unit 2 Ensuring double output signal transmission on outputs 1A and 1B and on outputs 2A and 2B on 2 combined machines 3 The flat cable should be kept as short as possible to preserve video quality and minimize crosstalk 10 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Cascading Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switchers e Attach the cable s first DB9M connector to the V A BUS DB9F connector on the first VS 402x1I VS 602x unit e Attach the cable s second DB9M connector to the V
32. tem PC or other serial controller e A remote dry contact switch 1 Set DIP 7 ON on all VS 402x1 VS 602x1 units when a PC or touch screen system functions via the RS 485 serial port 2 For instructions on using the Windows 95 98 NT Control Software refer to the separate user manual included on the CD ROM in pdf format Kramer Control Software 17 KRAMER Technical Specifications 7 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of 2 ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 7 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option when the AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same e Press the AFV button The AFV button illuminates The audio will follow the video To set the Audio follow video AFV option when the AUDIO configuration differs from the VIDEO configuration e Press the AFV button The TAKE and the AUDIO buttons flash even when working in the AT ONCE mode e Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio will follow the video 7 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option 1 Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button 2 Ifthe AUDIO button illuminates switching operations re
33. true matrix switchers enabling the user to route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously In addition both the VS 602xI and the VS 402xl e Have video bandwidth that exceeds 300 MHz ensuring that they remain transparent even in the most critical applications e Include audio follow video or audio breakaway option e Produce glitch free transitions when sources share a common reference sync e Include 2 sets of INPUT SELECTOR buttons one set for each output and 5 front panel control buttons e Include 2 duplicate outputs per set of INPUT SELECTOR buttons 4 outputs in total e Include a Take button for precise switch control and a Lock button to prevent tampering with the front panel e Are controllable via the front panel buttons or remotely by RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller Achieving the best performance means e Connecting only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Positioning your Kramer VS 402x or VS 602xl in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust Your Vertical Interval Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of b
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