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VS-88DT
HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300275 Rev 6
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300275 Rev 6 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Menu Selecting the HDBaseT or HDMI Outputs Selecting DHCP Configuring the IP Network Address Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages Switching Page Device Settings Page Authentication Page RS-232 Routing Page...

  • 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...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing. Using TP cables Kramer engineers have developed a special twisted pair cable to best match our HDBaseT products, the Kramer BC−HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG) cable. This specially built cable significantly outperforms regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.

  • Page 5: Recycling Kramer Products

    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 6: Overview

    • Built-in, embedded Web pages using a standard Web browser over Ethernet • RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller • The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter VS-88DT – Overview...

  • Page 7: About Hdbaset™ Technology

    Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment as a digital home networking alternative where it enables you to replace numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for example, uncompressed, full, high definition video, audio and IR as well as various control signals. VS-88DT – Overview...

  • Page 8: Defining The Vs-88Dt Hdmi/Hdbt Matrix Switcher

    Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations on page 14) 14 MENU Button Press to enter the Menu and move one level back when the menu is displayed (see Section Using the Menu on page 17) VS-88DT – Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 9 10 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial Connect to a serial controller (see Section Connecting a Serial Controller Port to the VS-88DT on page 10) 11 PROGRAM Mini USB For performing firmware upgrade Connector VS-88DT – Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 10: Installing The Vs-88Dt In A Rack

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack VS-88DT – Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Vs-88Dt

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VS-88DT Switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your VS-88DT. After connecting your VS-88DT, connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices. Figure 3: Connecting the...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Serial Controller To The Vs-88Dt

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-88DT You can connect to the VS-88DT via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. For information about routing RS-232 data over HDBaseT, see RS-232 Data Routing over HDBaseT on page 16.
  • Page 13 6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. VS-88DT – Connecting the VS-88DT...
  • Page 14 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88DT to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-88DT – Connecting the VS-88DT...

  • Page 15: Operating The Vs-88Dt

    To switch one input to all outputs, (for example, Input 2 to all outputs): 1. Press All. The All button lights red. 2. Press In 2. The Input 2 button lights and Input 2 is switched to all outputs. VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 16: Storing And Recalling Preset Configurations

    The Off button is used to cancel one or all currently switched outputs. To cancel one currently switched output, (for example, Output 7): 1. Press Out 7. 2. Press Off. To cancel all currently switched outputs: 1. Press All. 2. Press Off. VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 17: Resetting The Device To Factory Default Configuration

    Pressing any button causes the Locked message to display briefly and the Lock button to flash To unlock the front panel: • Press and hold the Lock button. The button no longer lights and the front panel buttons are unlocked VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 18: Rs-232 Data Routing Over Hdbaset

    HDBaseT outputs, by chaining multiple ROUTE commands. For more information on chaining multiple commands, see Chaining Commands on page 34. Note: When RS-232 data routing is enabled, the RS-232 serial port cannot be used for connecting a serial controller. VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 19: Configuring The Vs-88Dt

    Sets the required outputs HDBT, HDMI Default—HDBT RS-232 Routing Sub-menu The RS-232 Status sub-menu turns the RS-232 serial communication routing on and off. Parameter Description Options OFF, ON Turns the RS-232 routing on and off OFF, ON Default—OFF VS-88DT – Configuring the VS-88DT...
  • Page 20 Displays the firmware version similar to the following: V1.1.1123+04A+1.0 Reset to Default Sub-menu Parameter Description NO, YES Resets the device to default factory parameters Update Firmware Sub-menu Parameter Description Update I/O FW: Updates the I/O firmware VS-88DT – Configuring the VS-88DT...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Hdbaset Or Hdmi Outputs

    2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until the Network Settings option is displayed. 3. Press Enter. The DHCP Settings option is displayed. 4. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until the IP Settings option is displayed. VS-88DT – Configuring the VS-88DT...

  • Page 22: Resetting The Vs-88Dt To Factory Default Configuration

    7. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, select the required digit. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the required address is displayed. 9. Press Enter. The change is saved. Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration To reset the VS-88DT to factory default parameters: 1.

  • Page 23: Operating The Vs-88Dt Remotely Using The Web Pages

    Select either the HDMI or HDBT output • Mute the output • See what signal is present on the input and output • See which input is switched to which output VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...
  • Page 24 Indicates which input is switched to this output Eight input buttons Click to select an input Output number Indicates the output number Signal type Indicates the signal type present on the output VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...
  • Page 25 Click to enable the HDMI output HDBaseT output label The current HDBaseT output label HDBaseT button Click to enable the HDBaseT output Save button Click to save changes to either of the labels VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 26: Device Settings Page

    The Device Settings page allows you to: • See the current IP settings • Turn DHCP on and off • Edit the IP settings for static IP Figure 12: Device Settings Page VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 27: Authentication Page

    Turn serial port settings access on and off • Set the serial port settings access username and password • Set the serial port Web page logout timeout Figure 13: Authentication Page VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 28: Rs-232 Routing Page

    Select the serial baud rate for each HDBaseT port Figure 14: RS-232 Routing Page Note: When RS-232 data routing is enabled, the RS-232 serial port cannot be used for connecting a serial controller. VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 29: Edid Page

    Copy an EDID to one or more inputs Figure 15: EDID Page About Page The About page displays the device firmware revision and the Kramer company details. Figure 16: About Page VS-88DT – Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 30: Wiring The Dgkat Tp Rj-45 Connectors

    Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6 Figure 17: TP Pinout Wiring Pair 4 7 and 8 VS-88DT – Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors...

  • Page 31: Updating The Firmware

    6. After a few seconds a removable drive is displayed in your Windows Explorer. Release the OFF button. 7. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive. 8. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-88DT. As soon as the VS-88DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    19” x 13.94” x 2U (W, D, H) rack mountable DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 3.2kg (7.05lbs) approx. Rack “ears”, IR blaster, IR receiver INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at www.kramerav.com VS-88DT – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 33: Default Parameters

    None Command Format ASCII Example (Output 1 to Input 1) #AV 1>1<CR> Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.1 TCP Port # 5000 UDP Port # 50000 Maximum UDP Ports Maximum TCP Ports VS-88DT – Default Parameters...

  • Page 34: Kramer Protocol

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Kramer Protocol VS-88DT supports the Kramer Protocol 3000. The Protocol 3000 RS-232 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any ® standard terminal software (for example, Windows HyperTerminal Application). Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message Format...
  • Page 35 Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. (LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser). For commands sent from some non-Kramer controllers, (for example, Crestron) some characters require special coding (such as, /X##). Refer to the controller manual.

  • Page 36: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    Maximum String Length 64 characters Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Full details for each command are presented in the Kramer Protocol 3000 document available for download from www.kramerav.com. Command Description Protocol handshaking...
  • Page 37 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Function Permission Transparency Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax #␍ Set: Protocol handshaking Get: Response ~nn@␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes Use to validate the Protocol 3000 connection and get the machine number VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 38 #BUILD-DATE␍ Get: Response ~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊ Parameters date - Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day time - Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 39 End User Public Get: Description Syntax Set: Reset device to factory default configuration #FACTORY␍ Get: Response ~nn@FACTORY␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 40 1. #HELP␍ Get: Get command list or help for specific command 2. #HELP␠command_name␍ Response 1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:␍␊command,␠command…␍␊ To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)␍␊ 2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage ␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 41 - 0/OFF - unlocks the front panel buttons, 1/ON - locks the front panel buttons device_id - for K-Net controllers, select the button panel to lock. Locking is allowed only from the master Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 42 Response ~nn@MACH-NUM␠machine_numberOK␍␊ Parameters machine_number - new device machine number Response Triggers Notes Some devices do not set the new machine number until the device is restarted Some devices can change the machine number only from DIP-switches VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 43 Kramer Electronics Ltd. MODEL Function Permission Transparency Set: MODEL? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device model #MODEL?␍ Response ~nn@MODEL␠model_name␍␊ Parameters model_name - String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 44 – string of up to 15 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end) Response Triggers Notes The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on) VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 45 To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the command “NAME”. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if available For proper settings consult your network administrator VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 46 Get: ~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. For proper settings consult your network administrator VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 47 Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Set IP address #NET-IP␠ip_address␍ #NET-IP?␍ Get: Get IP address Response Set: ~nn@NET-IP␠ip_address␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 48 NET-MAC Function Permission Transparency Set: NET-MAC? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get MAC address #NET-MAC?␍ Response ~nn@NET-MAC␠mac_address␍␊ Parameters mac_address - Unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 49 #NET-MASK?␍ Get: Get subnet mask Response Set: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊ Parameters net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 50 Kramer Electronics Ltd. PROT-VER Function Permission Transparency Set: PROT-VER? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device protocol version #PROT-VER?␍ Response ~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊ Parameters Version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 51 Recall saved preset list Get: Response ~nn@PRST-RCL␠preset␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Response Triggers Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 52 #PRST-STO␠preset ␍ Set: preset Get: Response ~nn@PRST-STO␠ preset␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Response Triggers Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 53 Store current audio and video connections, volumes and #PRST-STO 5CR modes to preset 5 ~PRST-RCL 3CR LF Recall audio and video connections from preset 3 #PRCL 3CR Show source of video output 2 from preset 3 #PRST-VID? 3,2CR ~PRST-VID 3, 4>2CR VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 54 Response Triggers Notes 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. VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 55 The GET command identifies input switching on Step-in clients The SET command is for remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web) K-Config Example The following example routes RS-232 data from the RS-232 source to HDBaseT Out 4: “#ROUTE 3,4,0”,0x0D VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 56 Response Triggers After execution, a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in input signal status ON to OFF, or OFF to ON Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 57 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if SIG-TYPE was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) Notes “Set” command is not available for all devices (refer to device specifications) VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 58 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Functions Permission Transparency Set: Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device serial number #SN?␍ Response ~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊ Parameters serial_number – 14 decimal digits, factory assigned Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 59 Kramer Electronics Ltd. VERSION Function Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get firmware version number #VERSION?␍ Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version - XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 60 3. Switch video input 3 to output 9 (non- ~VID 2>1, 0>2, 1>3, 3>4 CRLF existent) 4. Disconnect audio output 1 5. Get status of all video links Command processing begins after entering A response is sent for each command after processing VS-88DT – Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 61 Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re- installation of this product from or into any installation.
  • Page 62 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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