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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: VS-88A, VS-88V, SD-7588A, SD-7588V, RC-8000 VS-8000) 88 Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview The 88 Series High Quality Performance Recommendations Your Matrix Switchers Your VS-88A Your VS-88V Your SD-7588A Your SD-7588V Your VS-8000 Connecting Your Matrix Switchers Dipswitch Settings Connecting a Standalone Unit Connecting Several Units with/without the Remote Controller Connecting Several Units and the PC Connecting a Component, Y/C, RGBS or RGBHV Switcher Understanding the Modes... - Page 3 Table 8: SD-7588V Rear Panel Features Table 9: VS-8000 Top Panel Features Table 10: VS-8000 Rear Panel Features Table 11: Rear Panel Dipswitches Table 12: Machine # Dipswitch Settings Table 13: Push Button Sequence Summary Table 14: Technical Specifications for 88 Series KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
- Page 4 ADDENDUM: RC-8000 The VS-8000 is renamed the RC-8000. The VS-8000 that is described on page 15 of the user manual is renamed the RC-8000, and illustrated in Figure A1 below: Figure A1: RC-8000 Top/Rear Panel Features P/N: 2900-0020111...
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Page 5: Introduction
Kramer line an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better! -
Page 6: Overview
2 However, you cannot connect two or more inputs to a single output 3 Frequently used when recording or transmitting a video program involving several video sources 4 Poor quality connectors tend to rust, which may cause breaks 5 Balanced audio lines are less prone to interference KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 7: Your Matrix Switchers
May be used with the VS-8000, an optional remote controller (see section 4.5) Functions as a standalone unit as well as part of a Kramer multi-signal switcher system Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-88A:... -
Page 8: Figure 1: Vs-88A Front/Rear Panel Features
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 1: VS-88A Front/Rear Panel Features KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 9: Table 1: Vs-88A Front Panel Features
Your Matrix Switchers Table 1 and Table 2 define the features and functions of the VS-88A: Table 1: VS-88A Front Panel Features Feature Function Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit ALL Button Pressing ALL before pressing an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs (ALL= All Outputs) OFF Button Pressing OFF after pressing an OUTPUT button disconnects that output from the... -
Page 10: Your Vs-88V
May be used with the VS-8000, an optional remote controller (see section 4.5) Functions as a standalone unit as well as part of a Kramer multi-signal switcher system Can be combined as part of a group of VS-88V switchers that comprise a... -
Page 11: Figure 2: Vs-88V Front/Rear Panel Features
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 2: VS-88V Front/Rear Panel Features... -
Page 12: Table 3: Vs-88V Front Panel Features
7 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT DB 9F port of the previous unit in the line 8 The 88 Series RS-485 connector has 4 pins, and the Remote Controller RS-485 connector has just 3 pins 9 If the unit is the final unit in the daisy-chain connection, no termination is required KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 13: Your Sd-7588A
May be used with the VS-8000, an optional remote controller (see section 4.5) Functions as a standalone unit as well as part of a Kramer multi-signal switcher system Figure 3 illustrates the front and rear panels of the SD-7588A: 1 Which includes digital and analog video, digital and analog audio and RS-422 control switchers. -
Page 14: Figure 3: Sd-7588A Front/Rear Panel Features
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 3: SD-7588A Front/Rear Panel Features KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 15: Table 5: Sd-7588A Front Panel Features
Your Matrix Switchers Table 5 and Table 6 define the features and functions of the SD-7588A: Table 5: SD-7588A Front Panel Features Feature Function Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit ALL Button Pressing ALL before pressing an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs (ALL= All Outputs) OFF Button... -
Page 16: Your Sd-7588V
May be used with the VS-8000, an optional remote controller (see section 4.5) Functions as a standalone unit as well as part of a Kramer multi-signal switcher system Figure 4 illustrates the front and rear panels of the SD-7588V: 1 Which includes digital and analog video, digital and analog audio, and RS-422 control switchers. -
Page 18: Table 7: Sd-7588V Front Panel
6 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT DB 9F port of the previous unit in the line 7 The 88 Series RS-485 connector has 4 pins, and the Remote Controller RS-485 connector has just 3 pins 8 If the unit is the final unit in the daisy-chain connection, no termination is required KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 19: Your Vs-8000
Your Matrix Switchers 4.5 Your VS-8000 The VS-8000 is an optional remote controller for accessing and controlling switchers in the 88 Series. In addition, the VS-8000: Supports the creation of any configuration that consists of a PC, an unlimited number of remote controllers, and up to any eight 88 Series switchers, activating all the functions of the connected devices, individually or grouped Includes 8 illuminated MACHINE IN SYSTEM buttons that enable toggling... -
Page 20: Connecting Your Matrix Switchers
3 Only view, nothing is implemented at this stage 4 For example, press ALL and then Input button # 2 to connect that input to all outputs 5 With the 88 Series, you cannot connect two separate IN SYSTEM mode systems as one combined system KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 21: Dipswitch Settings
Connecting Your Matrix Switchers Connect several units and the PC (refer to section 5.4) Connect a component switcher (refer to section 5.5) 5.1 Dipswitch Settings Each 88 Series switcher includes a rear panel set of six dipswitches, as Figure 6, Table 11 and Table 12 define. Figure 6: Rear Panel Dipswitches Table 11: Rear Panel Dipswitches Dipswitch #... -
Page 22: Connecting Several Units With/Without The Remote Controller
# 5 OFF and dipswitch # 6 ON Connect all the 4 terminals to the RS-485 interface connectors Operate the front panel controls of any switcher Figure 7 illustrates a typical system connection: Figure 7: RS-485 System Connection: Switchers and Remote Controllers KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 23: Connecting Several Units And The Pc
1 RS-485 connection supports up to 32 devices, that is, switchers and remote controllers. For example, when connecting 2 switchers per system, you can connect up to 30 remote controllers 2 The 88 Series firmware complies with Kramer Protocol-2000 (version 3.1 and higher) 3 Make one-to-one connections (that is, uncrossed) -
Page 24: Connecting A Component, Y/C, Rgbs Or Rgbhv Switcher
3 After initially powering up the component switcher, if some of its switchers remain in a different status, press the ALL button followed by the OFF button on the Master to reset all the connections prior to normal operation KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 25: Understanding The Modes
Understanding the Modes Understanding the Modes This section describes the different system and confirmation modes. 6.1 About the System Modes By default, a switcher starts in the standalone mode and the IN SYSTEM key does not illuminate. Pressing the IN SYSTEM key twice toggles to the IN SYSTEM mode. -
Page 26: At Once Mode
For instructions on using the Windows 95/98/ NT Control Software, refer to the separate user manual , Kramer Control Software. 7.1 Technical Information This section describes setup capacity, switching the power on, timeout and the system settings. -
Page 27: Timeout
Operation Check the firmware version number indicated by the two fast blinking digits on the display To switch the power on at the remote controller, do the following: Attach the power adapter plug to the power socket on the remote controller. -
Page 28: Recalling A Setting
6 Restarting (perhaps due to an electricity failure) a switcher or a remote controller also releases the protection mechanism (without wiping out the switcher settings) 7 You cannot lock/unlock from a switcher 8 You cannot lock a PC KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. - Page 29 Operation push buttons on each remote controller separately. You cannot simultaneously lock or unlock all the remote controllers from one remote controller, or from the PC. When all switchers and remote controllers are locked, the front panel switcher push buttons are inoperative. By design, only specific remote controller push buttons will function, enabling the operator to execute the unlock commands.
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Page 30: Technical Specifications
Table 14 lists the technical specifications for the 88 Series switchers. 1 Including the remote controller, if locked 2 All other remote controllers remain locked. You will need to unlock each remote controller separately 3 Unlocks all units, and in addition, the remote controller KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 31: Table 14: Technical Specifications For 88 Series
Technical Specifications Table 14: Technical Specifications for 88 Series VS-88A VS-88V SD-7588A SD-7588V INPUTS: 8 balanced stereo audio, +4 8 composite video, 1Vpp/75 8 AES/EBU digital audio, 110 8 x SMPTE - 259M serial video, 75 dBm/33k on detachable terminal BNCs, looping Analog sync inputs on detachable terminal blocks, on BNCs;... - Page 32 8 illuminated pushbuttons each assigned to a different controlled unit address. 8 out / 8 in / 5 operational pushbuttons similar to the 88 Series CONTROLS: 8.5-inch (W) x 1.5-inch (D) x 5.5-inch (H), (21.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 14 cm) DIMENSIONS: POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 200 mA 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs.) approx. WEIGHT: Wall Power supply ACCESSORIES: KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
- Page 33 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
- Page 34 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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