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Kramer VS-8FDxl User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VS-8FDxl
Programmable 8 Port SDI Router
P/N: 2900-300545 Rev 1
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router P/N: 2900-300545 Rev 1 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Controlling your VS-8FDxl Defining the VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router Installing in a Rack Connecting the VS-8FDxl Connecting to VS-8FDxl via RS-232 Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port Operating VS-8FDxl via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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...

  • Page 4: Overview

    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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

  • Page 5: Typical Applications

    User friendly embedded web pages  Lock button to prevent tampering.  Kramer protocol 3000 support.  Firmware upgrade via Ethernet or the RS-232 port.  Control Options – RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller, Ethernet port via LAN.

  • Page 6: Defining The Vs-8Fdxl Programmable 8 Port Sdi Router

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining the VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router This section defines the VS-8FDxl. Figure 1: VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router Front Panel Feature Function POWER LED Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF. PORT Buttons Press an output port (lights green) and then an input port (lights blue) to route an input to an output.
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router Rear Panel Feature Function GENLOCK BNC Connector Connect to the GENLOCK source. LOOP BNC Connector Connect to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the daisy chain. PORTS BNC Connectors Connect to sources and acceptors (8 in total, or 4 in total for dual mode).

  • Page 8: Installing In A Rack

     If you 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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8FDxl.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Vs-8Fdxl

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VS-8FDxl Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-8FDxl. After connecting your VS-8FDxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Although this connecting example shows only several inputs and outputs that are connected, you can connect all the inputs and outputs simultaneously.

  • Page 10: Connecting To Vs-8Fdxl Via Rs-232

    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. Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port You can connect to the...
  • Page 11 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 5 Figure Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VS-8FDxl - Connecting the VS-8FDxl...
  • Page 12 To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC. Use your PC provide initial configuration of the settings (see Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port on page 8).

  • Page 13: Operating Vs-8Fdxl Via Front Panel Buttons

    The 1080P button illuminates. The LCD display shows the current switching status of the Single mode ports. The Single mode port buttons illuminate green (for outputs) and blue (for inputs) for a few seconds. VS-8FDxl - Operating VS-8FDxl via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 14: Saving And Loading A Setup

    Saving and Loading a Setup VS-8FDxl can store up to 8 setups. Each setup includes the port direction settings, the operation mode (1080p or 4K/30), the genlock mode and the timing settings. To save the current setup: 1.
  • Page 15 The selected preset is loaded and the buttons no longer flash. Pressing CLEAR or LOAD/SAVE before pressing TAKE cancels the load/save process. You need to press TAKE within 10 seconds, to apply settings. VS-8FDxl - Operating VS-8FDxl via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 16: Firmware Upgrade

    You can upgrade the VS-8FDxl via:  Web pages.  By RS-232/TCP/UDP using Kramer K-UPLOAD tool. The latest firmware version and the latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8FDxl VS-8FDxl - Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 17: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    21.  Activating Security on page 23.  Performing Firmware Upgrade on page 26.  Locking the Front Panel Buttons on page 26.  Viewing the About Page on page 27. VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 18 3. Enter the User Name and Password and click OK (Admin and Admin by default). The Video Switching page appears: Figure 10: Video Switching Page with Navigation List on Left 4. Click the desired Web page or click the arrow to hide the navigation list. VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 19: Switching And Setting The Ports

    5 and 6 are set as dual outputs, when routing 1 to 5, VS-8FDxl also routes 2 to 6 as part of the dual pair. When muting output 5, output 6 will be automatically muted too. VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 20 To mute an output:  Click M next to an output button to mute the output. M turns green.  Click ext next to an input button to extend the input reach. ext turns green VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 21: Switching An Input To An Output

    For example, input port 3 is currently not switched to output port 8. This switching option is not possible. For example, input port 3 cannot be switched to output port 5 since Output 5 is set to the Dual mode (output ports 5 and 6). VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 22: Setting The Genlock

    You can also set the delay time manually to a specific delay time that does not appear on the list. In this case the Resolution box displays Customized. 3. Click Set. 4. Enable or disable the genlock port settings. VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 23: Changing Device Settings And Saving/Loading Presets

    Performing Firmware Upgrade on page 26. Changing the Ethernet Settings To change the Ethernet settings: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears: Figure 15: Device Settings Page VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 24  If DHCP is ON, reload the web page with the new IP address. Loading and Saving a Preset You can save up to 8 presets and load them onto the VS-8FDxl, see Saving and Loading a Setup on page 12.

  • Page 25: Activating Security

    Setting Web Page Access Permission To define access to the web pages, in the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears displaying the current status (Security Enabled or disabled). Figure 17: Authentication Page VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 26 To access web pages using the password: 1. Check the current security status. 2. Set Activate Security to Enabled for web page password protection. The following message appears: Figure 21: Authentication Page – Activating the Security VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 27 Figure 24: Authentication Page – Activating the Security The page reloads and can be accessed by entering the password. The top right side of the web page displays the security icon: Figure 25: Security Page – Locked Icon VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 28: Performing Firmware Upgrade

    Unlock the buttons either by setting Status to OFF or by pressing LOCK for 5 seconds once again. Figure 27: Front Panel Lock Page VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 29: Viewing The About Page

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing the About Page VS-8FDxl About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 28: About Page VS-8FDxl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    55cm x 27.6 cm x 10.7cm (21.65" x 10.87" x 4.21") Net Weight 1.7kg (3.75lbs) approx. Shipping Weight 2.7kg (6.0lbs) approx. Accessories Included Rack ears, power cord Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VS-8FDxl - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 31: Default Communication Parameters

    Device Settings Web page. Use “Factory” command: #FACTORY<CR> Protocol 3000: Rear panel RESET Press RESET for 10 seconds while the machine is on. The device automatically resets button: and powers up again, loading factory default values. VS-8FDxl - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 32: Protocol 3000

    You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VS-8FDxl. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 33: Understanding Protocol 3000

    Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 34: Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:  CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)  LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)  SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing.

  • Page 35: Extended Protocol 3000

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Extended Protocol 3000 In addition to the standard Protocol 3000 syntax, newer Kramer products use extended syntax to improve user experience and provide easier deployment and configuration. For products with many ports and of different types, the extended syntax describes commands and their parameters in a more intuitive, user-friendly format.

  • Page 36: Port Types

    MUTE and VMUTE command syntax with the extended X-MUTE command syntax. MUTE and VMUTE are dedicated commands to mute audio and video respectively. Both commands receive the index of the output to mute as a parameter. Two separate commands VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 37: Other Rules

    Brackets ‘[‘ and ‘]’ are reserved Protocol 3000 characters that define a list of parameters as in [a,b,c,d]. Example: to route video input 3 to outputs 1,4,6,7: ROUTE 1,[1,4,6,7],3<cr> Example illustrating brackets and commas: #SIGNALS-LIST? ~01@SIGNALS-LIST [IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.4.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI. 5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.8.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.1.VIDEO .1,OUT.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.4.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,O UT.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1] VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 38: Protocol 3000 Commands

    Description Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking Get: Response ~nn@SPOKCR LF Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device K-Config Example “#”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 39 Get command list or help for specific #HELPCR Get: command Response Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:CR LFcommand,SP command...CR LF Parameters COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command Notes To get help for a specific command use: HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR LF K-Config Example “#HELP”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 40 To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port. K-Config Example “#RESET”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 41 Lock front panel #LOCK-FP? Get: Get front panel lock state Response ~nn@LOCK-FPSPlock_modeSPOKCR LF Parameters lock_mode – 0 (Off, unlock the front panel buttons), 1 (On, lock the front panel buttons) K-Config Example Unlock front panel: “#LOCK-FP 0”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 42 Get: Response ~nn@NAME-RSTSPOKCR LF Notes Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last digits of device serial number K-Config Example Reset the machine name (S/N last digits are 0102): “#NAME-RST KRAMER_0102”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 43: System Commands

    Used for advanced troubleshooting. Helps find error root causes and gets details not displayed in the error code number. Example #NAME %66yy ~01@NAME %66yy ERR 003 #LOG-TAIL? 1 2015-09-14 09:13:12:566 ERROR P3K_Common_Cmd Invalid name character %(37) - only alphanumeric and hyphen are allowed VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 Public Description Syntax Store current connections, #PRST-STOSPpresetCR Set: volumes and modes in preset Get: Response SPpresetCR LF @PRST-STO Parameters preset – preset number: 1 (Port 1)… 8 (Port 8) K-Config Example Store preset 1: “#PRST-STO 1”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 Then routing is possible between them, use X-ROUTE as following: #X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5,IN.SDI.1 ~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 Example Set: #PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT #PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN Get: #PORT-DIRECTION? 5 ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT #PORT-DIRECTION? 1 ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN K-Config Example Set the direction of port 1 to IN: “#PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 Notes The response is returned in one line and terminated with CR LF The response format lists signal IDs separated by commas. Examples #SIGNALS-LIST? ~01@SIGNALS-LIST [IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.4.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.8.VIDEO.1, OUT.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.4.VIDEO.1, OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1] K-Config Example Get the signals list: “#SIGNALS-LIST?”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 47: Authentication Commands

    – level of login to set: User, Admin password – password for the login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars. Notes The default password is an empty string K-Config Example Set the password for the Admin protocol permission level to 33333: “#PASS Admin,33333”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC command. This mode affects the whole system and is not configurable per output/input. Examples #GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC? ~01@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 100 #GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20 ~01@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20 #GENLOCK-MODE ON ~01@GENLOCK-MODE ON #GENLOCK-MODE? ~01@GENLOCK-MODE ON K-Config Example Set genlock mode to on: “#GENLOCK-MODE ON”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 Dual mode routes both signals as a pair. Two responses are returned to the Get command. When muting or selecting extra-range mode, both inputs/output of the pair are affected. Example #PORT-RES-TYPE? 8 ~01@PORT-RES-TYPE 8,SINGLE #PORT-RES-TYPE 8,DUAL ~01@PORT-RES-TYPE 8,DUAL ~01@PORT-RES-TYPE 7,DUAL K-Config Example Set port 1 to the single mode: “#PORT-RES-TYPE 1,SINGLE”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 Use the command #PORTS-LIST? to list all port IDs available in the system. Example #X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,OFF ~01@X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,OFF #X-LONG-REACH? IN.SDI.1 ~01@X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,OFF K-Config Example Set port 1 (configured as input) long-reach mode to on: “#X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,ON”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 51 Video 1 is the default port in this command and is implied even if not written: #X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5,IN.SDI.1 is interpreted as: #X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 Examples #X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 ~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 #X-ROUTE? OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1 ~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 Reduced form : #X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5,IN.SDI.1 ~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 K-Config Example Route port 1 (input) to port 8 (output): “#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 Response Get: ~nn@NET-CONFIGSPid,ip,net_mask,gatewayCR LF Parameters id – network ID ip – network IP net_mask – network mask gateway – network gateway Example # NET-CONFIG 1,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1 ~01@ NET-CONFIG 1,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1 K-Config Example Set the network configuration: “#NET-CONFIG 1,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings. K-Config Example Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1: “#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 ~nn@NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR LF Parameters net_mask – format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network Consult your network administrator for correct settings K-Config Example Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0: “#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D VS-8FDxl - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 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: 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.
  • Page 56 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 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.

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