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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 7.2.2 Confirming a Switching Action Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 7.3.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration 7.3.2 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration Locking the Front Panel Technical Specifications Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Kramer Protocol 2000... - Page 3 Table 3: Machine # Dipswitch Settings Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI Matrix Switcher Table 5: VS-44HDxl Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 6: Protocol Definitions Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 4: Introduction
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 5 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 6: Overview
Overview Overview The Kramer VS-44HDxl can be used as a high performance 4x4 matrix switcher or as a dual-link 2x2 switcher that lets you simultaneously route any of the inputs to any or all of the outputs for all SDI video signals, using BNC connectors. -
Page 7: Your Vs-44Hdxl 3G Hd/Sd-Sdi 4X4 Matrix Switcher
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-44HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 1, Table 1, and Table 2 define the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher. -
Page 9: Table 1: Front Panel Vs-44Hdxl 3G Hd/Sd-Sdi 4X4 Matrix Switcher
3 When in Confirm mode, the TAKE button illuminates 4 See section 7.2 5 For example, press ALL and then Input button # 2 to connect input # 2 to all the outputs 6 For more than 3 seconds KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 10: Using The Ir Transmitter
60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. -
Page 11: Installing On A Rack
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way power and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where adapter kit (for a machine that is not electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord 19"), see the Rack Adapters user... -
Page 12: Connecting Your Vs-44Hdxl 3G Hd/Sd-Sdi 4X4 Matrix Switcher
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher This section describes how to connect the VS-44HDxl. Section 6.1 describes how to connect the VS-44HDxl in the dual-link mode. You can use your VS-44HDxl to switch any of the four SDI inputs to any or all of the four SDI outputs, as the illustration in Figure 2 shows. -
Page 13: Figure 2: Connecting The Vs-44Hdxl 3G Hd/Sd-Sdi 4X4 Matrix Switcher
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 14: Connecting The Vs-44Hdxl In The Dual-Link Mode
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.1 Connecting the VS-44HDxl in the Dual-Link Mode You can use your VS-44HDxl in the dual-link mode to switch any of the two dual-link SDI inputs to any or all of the two dual-link SDI outputs, as the illustration in Figure 3 shows. -
Page 15: Working Mode Setting
7-segment display) and the OFF button blinks To exit the dual-link mode, press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until the red dot on the display disappears and the OFF button blinks KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 16: Dipswitch Setting
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.3 Dipswitch Setting By default, all the dipswitches are set to OFF. Figure 4 illustrates the VS-44HDxl dipswitches: SETUP 1 2 3 4 Figure 4: VS-44HDxl SETUP Dipswitches 6.3.1 Setting the Machine # Dipswitches The Machine # determines the position of a VS-44HDxl unit, specifying which VS-44HDxl unit is being controlled when several VS-44HDxl units connect to a PC or serial controller. -
Page 17: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6 PINs 8, 7, 1 are connected together If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 18: Controlling Via The Rs-485 Port
To cascade up to eight individual VS-44HDxl units , via RS-485 (with control via a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC-3000), as Figure 6 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect the “A” (+) and “B” (-) PINS on the RS-485 terminal block port of the RC-3000 to the “A”... -
Page 19: Switching Genlocked Video Signals
2 The unit will detect automatically when SD-SDI inputs are used 3 If a change is made to the resolution or refresh rate. The button will not flash if the new timing is the same as that previously selected KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 7). Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8. -
Page 21: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
OUTPUT selector buttons). Remote PINs 3 and 4 and Selector buttons 3 and 4 are not used. 1 In the dual-link mode, you can force the routing of any of the two inputs to any of the two outputs KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 22: Operating The Vs-44Hdxl
You can operate your VS-44HDxl via: The front panel buttons RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system, or other serial controller The Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter The Infra-red remote extension cable transmitter The ETHERNET 7.1 Switching OUT-IN Combinations Section 7.1.1 describes how to switch OUT-IN combinations and section 7.1.2... -
Page 23: Switch Out-In Combinations In The Dual-Link Mode
2. Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode. 1 For details of how to route an input to an output using the REMOTE connector, see section 6.9 2 For immediate switching KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 24: Confirming A Switching Action
Operating the VS-44HDxl Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates. 7.2.2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action (in CONFIRM mode where the TAKE button is illuminated), do the following: 1. Press an OUT-IN combination. The 7-segment Display blinks 2. -
Page 25: Recalling An Input/Output Configuration
Press the illuminated LOCK button until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated The front panel unlocks 1 Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485, as well as via the Kramer IR Remote Control Transmitter KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI Matrix Switcher INPUTS: 4 SMPTE-259M / 292M / 424M / (372M for dual-link HD-SDI signals) serial video, 75 ohms on BNC connectors 1 GENLOCK 75 / Hi-Z on a BNC connector, hi-level or tri-level sync OUTPUTS: 4 equalized and reclocked SMPTE-259M, 292M (372M for dual-link HD-SDI... -
Page 27: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-44HDxl is compatible with Kramer’ s Protocol 2000 (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. -
Page 28: Table 7: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. - Page 29 (in real-time). For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 30 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 31 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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