Kramer VS-88HC Manuel utilisateur

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VS-88HC

8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 1

Overview 3

3.1

Terminology Used in this User Manual 4

Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 4

4.1

Using the IR Transmitter 9

Installing the VS-88HC on a Rack 10

Connecting the VS-88HC 11

6.1

Connecting the VS-88HC Rear Panel 11

6.2

Connecting and switching the Audio Signals 13

6.2.1

Digital Audio Input Output Switching 14

6.3

Setting the Dipswitches 15

6.3.1

Setting the Self Address # 15

Controlling the VS-88HC 16

7.1

Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 16

7.2

Controlling via RS-485 17

7.2.1

Set the Dipswitches 17

7.3

Controlling the VS-88HC via the ETHERNET Port 19

7.3.1

Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 19

7.3.2

Connectingthe ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 20

7.3.3

Configuring the Ethernet Port 20

Operating the VS-88HC 21

8.1

Displaying Unit Characteristics 21

8.2

Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 22

8.2.1

Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 22

8.2.2

Setting the Breakaway Option 22

8.3

Switching OUT-IN Combinations 22

8.4

Confirming Settings 23

8.4.1

Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 23

8.4.2

Confirming a Switching Action 23

8.5

Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 24

8.5.1

Storing an Input/Output Configuration 24

8.5.2

Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 24

8.6

Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time 25

8.7

Locking the Front Panel 26

Flash Memory Upgrade 27

9.1

Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 27

9.1.1

Downloading from the Internet 27

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9.1.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 27

9.1.3

Upgrading Firmware 28

9.2

Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 32

9.2.1

Downloading from the Internet 32

9.2.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 33

9.2.3

Upgrading Firmware 33

Technical Specifications 34

Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 35

11.1

Hex Codes for Switching 35

11.2

Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 36

Kramer Protocol 2000 38

Figures

Figure 1: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5

Figure 2: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7

Figure 3: VS-88HC Underside View 9

Figure 4: Connecting the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 12

Figure 5: Connecting the VS-88HC Digital Audio Signals 14

Figure 6: Dipswitch Settings 15

Figure 7: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 16

Figure 8: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS-485 18

Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 19

Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 20

Figure 11: Storing and Recalling using the Input / Output Buttons 24

Figure 12: Splash Screen 28

Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window 28

Figure 14: Device Selection Window 29

Figure 15: Device Selection Window 29

Figure 16: Loading the Hex 30

Figure 17: RS-232 Window 30

Figure 18: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 31

Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 31

Figure 20: The KFR-Programmer Window 33

Contents

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Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4

Table 2: Front Panel VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 6

Table 3: Rear Panel VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 8

Table 4: VS-88HC 8x8 Underside Features 9

Table 5: Dipswitch Settings 15

Table 6: Self Address # Dipswitch Settings 15

Table 7: 7-segment Display Information 21

Table 8: Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate 25

Table 9: DELAY Button Response 25

Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VS-88HC 34

Table 11: Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels via RS-232/RS-485 35

Table 12: Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS-232/RS-485 36

Table 13: Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 37

Table 14: Hex Codes for Increasing the Audio Delay Time 37

Table 15: Protocol Definitions 38

Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 39

Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and

affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,

audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have

redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our

500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

, which are clearly defined

by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment

Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Professional audio/video studios

Home cinema DVD applications

The package includes the following items:

VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Power cord and Null-modem adapter

Windows®-based Kramer control software

Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial

Port Manager

Infra-red remote control transmitter (including the required battery and a

separate user manual

)

This user manual

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

Review the contents of this user manual

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VS-88HC is a matrix switcher designed for high quality home

entertainment. It is a true 8x8 matrix switcher for HDTV compatible,

component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), digital audio (S/PDIF) and analog

unbalanced stereo audio signals, letting you simultaneously route any of the

eight inputs to any or all of the eight outputs. The component video, S/PDIF

and analog audio signals are on RCA connectors. The S/PDIF

INPUT/OUTPUT 2 is also available on optical (TOSlink) input/output

connectors.

The VS-88HC features:

A resolution of up to 1080p, fully loaded

An audio channel sampling rate of up to 192kHz, including

multi-channel audio (suitable for multi-channel applications,

like AC3)

A built-in digital audio delay line on OUTPUT 2, which corrects

lip sync errors, so that the audio delay will match the video delay

DC coupled video inputs and outputs

Audio-follow-video and breakaway options, as well as input

and output analog audio level control

Storing and recalling of 16 setups

A TAKE button for precise switch control

A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel

A 7-segment display showing the status

Control the VS-88HC using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

RS-232 and RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch

screen system, PC, or other serial controller

The Kramer infra-red remote control transmitter

The ETHERNET

An external remote IR Receiver (optional)

To achieve the best performance:

Connect 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)

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that

may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer

VS-88HC away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual

Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual:

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual

Term Definition

802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical

and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Dynamic Host

Configuration

Protocol (DHCP)

Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and

automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different

network location

Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or

stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.

IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a

particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets

across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP

address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.

Local Area Network

(LAN) Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a

server within a defined geographic area.

Media Access

Control (MAC)

Address

A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an

Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.

Transmission

Control

Protocol/Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)

The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message

into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications

protocol in an intranet or an extranet.

4 Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Figure 1 and Table 2 define the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix

Switcher front panel:

Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Figure 1: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Front Panel

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Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Table 2: Front Panel VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra-red remote

control transmitter

2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

3 OUTPUT

Select the output to which the input is switched (from 1 to 8)

SELECTOR

Buttons

INPUT Select the input to switch to the output (from 1 to 8)

5 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode

and the At

Once mode (user confirmation per action is unnecessary). When the TAKE

button flashes (in the confirm mode), pressing it implements pending actions

6 STATUS 7-segment

Display Displays the selected video INPUT switched to the OUTPUT (marked above

each input)

7 LOCK Button Disengages/engages the front panel switches

8 DELAY Button Press to toggle the output 2 DELAY feature between:

On – activates the delay

Set – sets the delay time and

Off – turns off the delay (see section 8.6)

9 STO /+ Button Pressing STO, followed by an output button, stores the current setting

; when

adjusting the audio delay, press to increase the delay time

RCL /- Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding OUTPUT key recalls a setup

from the non-volatile memory; when adjusting the audio delay, press to

decrease the delay time

AFV Button When illuminated

, the subsequent actions relate to the video and audio

channels. The audio channels follow the video channels. Press to toggle

AUDIO Button When illuminated

, the subsequent actions relate to audio. Press to toggle

VIDEO Button When illuminated

, the subsequent actions relate to video. Press to toggle

ANALOG AUDIO

OUTPUT LEVEL

Trimmers

Turn to adjust the output signal levels (from 1 to 8)

OFF Button An OFF-OUTPUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an

OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs

ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs

Figure 2 and Table 3 define the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix

Switcher rear panel:

1 The digital audio inputs are switched only to digital audio outputs and the analog audio inputs are switched only to analog

audio outputs

2 When in the Confirm mode, the TAKE button flashes

3 Also displays the audio sample rate, the delay time and so on. Refer to section 8.1

4 For example, press STO and then the OUTPUT button # 3 to store in setup # 3

5 When in AFV mode

6 When in audio breakaway mode, either the AUDIO or the VIDEO button is illuminated and the AFV button is OFF

7 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level

8 For example, press ALL and then input button # 2 to connect INPUT 2 to all the outputs

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