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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher P/N: 2900-000670 Rev 4... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window... -
Page 4: Introduction
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications: ... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS-81H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/. -
Page 7: Overview
Overview The VS-81H is a high-performance switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signal and switches one of the 4 inputs to a single HDMI output. In particular, the VS-81H features: A maximum data rate of 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel) ... -
Page 8: Figure 1: Vs-81H 8X1 Hdmi Switcher Front Panel
Figure 1: VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF OFF Button Press to toggle disconnecting the output... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Vs-81H 8X1 Hdmi Switcher Rear Panel
Figure 2: VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function INPUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI sources (from 1 to 8) RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to a PC or an RS-232 remote controller ETHERNET Connector Connects to a PC, Ethernet controller or network... -
Page 10: Installing In A Rack
Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-81H - Installing in a Rack... -
Page 11: Connecting The Vs-81H
Connecting the VS-81H Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-81H. After connecting your VS-81H, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher (as illustrated in... -
Page 12: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-81H 8X1 Hdmi Switcher
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81H 8x1 HDMI Switcher VS-81H - Connecting the VS-81H... -
Page 13: Operating The Vs-81H
Section 6.4) The PC and DVD Modes The VS-81H has two operation modes that can be set individually for each input: the PC mode (default) and the DVD mode: Use the PC mode when connecting one or more computers to the inputs using a DVI-to-HDMI converter cable For example, the Kramer HDMI-DVI gold-plated cable in various lengths (3”, 6”, 10”... -
Page 14: Acquiring The Edid
1. Turn the POWER off. 2. Press the PANEL LOCK button and the INPUT 8 button while turning the POWER on again. The INPUT buttons flash in sequence until the unit has completed to read the EDID. VS-81H - Operating the VS-81H... -
Page 15: Connecting Via The Rs-232 Port
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-81H 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-81H during the initial configuration. -
Page 16: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. Click OK. VS-81H - Operating the VS-81H... -
Page 17: Figure 5: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-81H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.4.3... -
Page 18: Technical Specifications
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing 19” x 7” x 1U (W, D, H) DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 2.5kg (5.5lbs) approx. Power cord, rack “ears” and IR remote control ACCESSORIES: Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-81H - Technical Specifications... -
Page 19: Default Communication Parameters
Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format: Example (Output 1 to Input 1): 0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81 Ethernet IP Address: 192.168.1.39 TCP Port Number: 5000 Network Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 VS-81H - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 20: Protocol 2000
Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 for RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 1st byte INPUT 2nd byte OUTPUT 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 4th byte Bit 7 – Defined as 0. 1st BYTE: D – “DESTINATION”: 0 - for sending information to the switchers (from the PC);... - Page 21 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. VS-81H - Protocol 2000...
- Page 23 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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