Kramer VS-88HCB User Manual

8x8 component /video / audio matrix switcher
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CAMBOARD Electronics
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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VS-88HCB
8x8 Component /Video / Audio Matrix Switcher
Tel. 07131 911201
Fax 07131 911203
ce-info@camboard.de

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  • Page 1 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component /Video / Audio Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Controlling Several VS-88HCB Units Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 Control Configuration via RS-485 Control Configuration via the ETHERNET Port Technical Specifications Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-88HCB Communication Protocol 2000 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 3 Figure 12: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 Figure 13: Control Configuration via RS-485 Tables Table 1: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 3: Dipswitch Settings...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
  • Page 5 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Getting Started www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Kramer VS-88HCB away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VS-88HCB Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front and rear panels of the VS-88HCB. 1 IP Address is 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.
  • Page 7: Figure 1: Vs-88Hcb 8X8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VS-88HCB Figure 1: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 8: Table 1: Vs-88Hcb 8X8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VS-88HCB Table 1: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infrared remote control transmitter...
  • Page 9: Figure 2: Vs-88Hcb 8X8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VS-88HCB Figure 2: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 10: Table 2: Vs-88Hcb 8X8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VS-88HCB Table 2: VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Connect to the balanced stereo audio sources (from 1 to 8) Block Connectors AUDIO OUTPUTS Terminal...
  • Page 11: Using The Ir Transmitter

    Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector. Control the VS-88HCB using the front panel buttons, or remotely via the Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter, via an external remote IR receiver (optional), or via RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.
  • Page 12: Installing In A Rack

    Pay particular attention to situations where power electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord If you are using a Kramer rack is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall), for adapter kit (for a machine that is not example, when using an extension cable or a power 19"), see the Rack Adapters user...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Vs-88Hcb

    ETHERNET connector 7. Connect the power cord 1 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-88HCB. After connecting your VP-88HCB, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 All signal connections using more than one cable to interconnect between the devices, should be of equal length...
  • Page 14: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-88Hcb 8X8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher

    Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88HCB 8x8 Component / Video / Audio Matrix Switcher 1 In a mixed signal application all the input channels are selected simultaneously. For example, if used for CV and component video parallel switching, then when input number 1 is selected, it selects both input number 1 of the CV and input number 1 of the component video channels www.camboard.de...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output

    A balanced input/output connection (see Figure 4) An unbalanced audio output (see Figure 5) An unbalanced source to the balanced input on the VS-88HCB (see Figure 6) Figure 4 illustrates how to wire a balanced input/output connection: Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output...
  • Page 16: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)

    If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 7: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 1 When connecting a single VS-88HCB unit via RS-232, set the SELF ADDRESS # dipswitches to SELF ADDRESS # 1, according to Table 4 2 Up to 50 feet of cabling may be used for the RS-232 connection www.camboard.de...
  • Page 17: Controlling Via Rs-485

    “G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units (for example, on the RC-3000) 2. Set the SELF ADDRESS # dipswitches on the VS-88HCB unit to a SELF ADDRESS # between 2 and 8, according to section 6.5.1. Do not set as SELF ADDRESS # 1 (the Master).
  • Page 18: Controlling The Vs-88Hcb Via The Ethernet Port

    Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88HCB 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...
  • Page 19: Connecting Via A Straight-Through Cable

    Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.4.2 Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable You can connect the ETHERNET of the VS-88HCB to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.4.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure it.
  • Page 20: Setting The Vs-88Hcb Dipswitches

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting the VS-88HCB 6.5 Setting the VS-88HCB Dipswitches This section describes the machine set-up and dipswitch selection. Figure 11 illustrates the factory default dipswitches and Table 3 describes them. Figure 11: VS-88HCB Dipswitches Table 3: Dipswitch Settings...
  • Page 21: Setting The Self Address Dipswitches

    VS-88HCB units are controlled by a PC or serial controller. Set the SELF ADDRESS on a VS-88HCB unit via DIPS 1, 2, and 3, according to Table 4. When using a stand-alone VS-88HCB unit, set the SELF ADDRESS to 1 When connecting more than one VS-88HCB unit, set the first machine (the Master) connected via RS-232, as SELF ADDRESS # 1.
  • Page 22: Operating Your Vs-88Hcb

    The front panel buttons RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller ETHERNET The Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 7.1 Displaying the Unit Characteristics The VS-88HCB 7-segment Display shows the selected audio or video input switched to the marked output.
  • Page 23: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option

    7.4 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. When the VS-88HCB operates in the At Once mode, pressing an OUTPUT-INPUT combination implements the switch immediately. In the Confirm mode, the TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch.
  • Page 24: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating Your VS-88HCB The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode: You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button, to simultaneously activate the multiple switches Every action requires user confirmation, to protect against erroneous switching...
  • Page 25: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating Your VS-88HCB 7.5 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 8 input/output configurations (or setups) in non-volatile memory, using the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 to 8. 7.5.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration To store the current status in memory, do the following: 1.
  • Page 26: Controlling Several Vs-88Hcb Units

    RS-485. 8.1 Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 To control up to eight VS-88HCB units – with control from a PC or serial controller – via RS-232 and RS-485, as Figure 12 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources and acceptors, and the power cord to each VS-88HCB unit.
  • Page 27: Figure 12: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Controlling Several VS-88HCB Units Figure 12: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 28: Control Configuration Via Rs-485

    “ G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units (for example, on the RC-3000) 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-88HCB. After connecting your VS-88HCB, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 Refer to the RC-3000 user manual for details of how to terminate the RS-485 line www.camboard.de...
  • Page 29: Control Configuration Via The Ethernet Port

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Controlling Several VS-88HCB Units Figure 13: Control Configuration via RS-485 8.3 Control Configuration via the ETHERNET Port To control several units via the ETHERNET, connect the Master unit (SELF ADDRESS # 1) via the ETHERNET port to the LAN port of your PC. Using your PC, initially configure the settings as described in section 6.4.3.
  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    19" x 7" x 3U WEIGHT: 5.5kg (12.2lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager, Windows®-based Kramer control software, Null-modem adapter OPTIONS: External remote IR receiver cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 P/N: C-A35M/IRR-50 www.camboard.de...
  • Page 31: Table Of Hex Codes For The Master Vs-88Hcb

    Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-88HCB 10 Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-88HCB Table 6 shows the “ HEX” codes for switching the master VS-88HCB. Table 6: Hex Codes for Switching the Master VS-88HCB IN 1...
  • Page 32: Communication Protocol 2000

    11 Communication Protocol 2000 The VS-88HCB is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000. Communication with the VS-88HCB uses four bytes of information as defined below. Data is transferred at 9600 baud with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
  • Page 33: Communication Protocol

    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 sent (except for the first byte, where the DESTINATION bit is set "high"). www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 34 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Communication Protocol 2000 NOTE 3 - 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 the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively.
  • Page 35 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: 1. 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;...
  • Page 36 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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