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Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300157 Rev 7 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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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. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications: ...
Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high- performance high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) ...
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/.
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Overview The VS-84HN is a high quality 8x4 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signal and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously. In particular, the VS-84HN features: ...
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figure 1: VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Indication LED Lights yellow when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter IR Receiver Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter...
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figure 2: VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function OUT HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) Connect to up to 4 HDMI acceptors IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 8) Connect to up to 8 HDMI sources...
This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50). Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-84HN - Installing in a Rack www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-84HN. After connecting your VS-84HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1.
6.2.3) Note: Attempting to acquire the EDID from an output that does not have a display device connected to it results in the default EDID being acquired. VS-84HN - Operating the VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
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The IN 1 button stops flashing. 6. Press the next input button to which the EDID is copied (for example, IN 3). The selected input number flashes on the display. VS-84HN - Operating the VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 12 setups and then recall them using the OUT (1-4) and IN (5 -12) SELECTOR buttons (see Figure Figure 4: Store-Recall Button Configuration VS-84HN - Operating the VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
To reset the IP parameters to their default values (see Press and hold the ETH Reset button on the rear panel while powering up the device VS-84HN - Operating the VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
6.7.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-84HN to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-84HN - Operating the VS-84HN 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de...
CAMBOARD Electronics This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS-84HN during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. On your desktop, right-click the My Network Places icon.
6.7.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-84HN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “Upgrading the VS-84HN Firmware...
Press and hold Output 1 Output 3 simultaneously and Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 TCP Port 5000 or 10001 or 50000 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 UDP Port 50000 VS-84HN - Default Communication Parameters www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA 832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II 1024 x 768i at 87Hz - IBM VS-84HN - Default EDID www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration..7.1 Front left/right..Yes Front LFE....No Front center..... Yes Rear left/right..No Rear center....No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No VS-84HN - Default EDID www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 08/03/2011 Software revision..2.52.0.857 Data source....Real-time 0x0031 Operating system..5.1.2600.2.Service Pack 3 VS-84HN - Default EDID www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. 1st Byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 2nd Byte INPUT...
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1, 2, 5 or 7, the machine sends 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): 81 (i.e. 128dec+ 22dec for 2nd byte, and 128dec+ 16dec for 3rd byte). VS-84HN - Kramer Protocol 2000 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
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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. VS-84HN - Kramer Protocol 2000 www.camboard.de Tel.
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Protocol 3000 The VS-84HN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes: Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 11.1) ...
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Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. VS-84HN - Protocol 3000 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).
Read if input is valid End User Read device serial number End User VERSION? Read device firmware version End User Switch Video only End User VID? Get Video switch state End User VS-84HN - Protocol 3000 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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...
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