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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-4x4YCxl 4x4 s-Video Audio Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control 11.1 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control 11.2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control Kramer Protocol 2000... - Page 3 Table 5: VS-4x4YCxl Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 6: VS-4x4YCxl Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control Table 7: VS-4x4YCxl Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control Table 8: Protocol Definitions Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 4: Introduction
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 5: Overview
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-4x4YCxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VS-4x4YCxl 4x4 s-Video Audio Matrix Switcher... -
Page 6: Figure 1: Vs-4X4Ycxl 4X4 S-Video Audio Matrix Switcher
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Page 7: Table 1: Front Panel Vs-4X4Ycxl 4X4 S-Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features
7 For example, press STO and then the Output button # 3 to store in Setup # 3 8 Only view, nothing is implemented at this stage 9 When in Confirm mode, the TAKE button illuminates KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 8: Figure 2: Vs-4X4Ycxl Underside View
Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller FLASH PROG Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 8), or release for Normal (the factory default) 10 RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pin G is for Ground connection; Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS 485... -
Page 9: Connecting The Vs-4X4Ycxl
Connect the VS-4x4YCxl rear panel (see section 5.1) Control via RS-232, for example, using a PC (see section 5.2) Control via RS-485 (see section 5.3) Connect the audio inputs/outputs (see section 5.4) Set the dipswitches (see section 5.5) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 10: Connecting The Vs-4X4Ycxl Rear Panel
DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program “ Program” button (item 9 in Table 2) and DO NOT push in the underside Flash Program “ Reset” button. These are only used for upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 8) 2 For example, VCR machines 3 See section 5.4 for a description of how to connect a balanced/unbalanced stereo audio input/output... -
Page 11: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VS-4x4YCxl unit, as Figure 4 illustrates (depending on whether the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector) Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 12: Controlling Via Rs-485
You can control a VS-4x4YCxl unit via an RS-485 controller, for example, a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface) or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC-3000 To connect an RC-3000 to a VS-4x4YCxl unit (see Figure 5): 1. -
Page 13: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
Figure 7 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced input: Figure 7: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 8 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced acceptor to the balanced output of the unit: Figure 8: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 14: Setting The Dipswitches
Connecting the VS-4x4YCxl 5.5 Setting the Dipswitches Figure 9 illustrates the factory default dipswitches: Figure 9: Dipswitch Settings Table 3: Dipswitch Settings DIPS Function Description 1, 2, 3, 4 Machine # Determines the position of a unit in the sequence (see section 5.5.1) Reserved Reserved Reserved... -
Page 15: Controlling Via Rs-232 And Rs-485
Set DIP 8 ON on the first and last VS-4x4YCxl units (terminating the RS-485 line at 120 ). Set DIP 8 OFF on the other VS-4x4YCxl units Set DIP 5, DIP 6 and DIP 7 OFF on all VS-4x4YCxl units KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 16: Figure 10: Cascading Individual Units In A Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485
Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 Figure 10: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485... -
Page 17: Operating The Vs-4X4Ycxl
1 Item 4 in Table 1 2 Via the VIDEO 7-segment Display (item 7 in Table 1) 3 Via the AUDIO 7-segment Display (item 8 in Table 1) 4 Audio and video connections are the same KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 18: Setting The Audio-Follow-Video Option
Operating the VS-4x4YCxl 7.2.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option To set the Audio-follow-video (AFV) option: 1. Press the AFV button. The AFV button illuminates. The audio will follow the video. If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration, the audio input(s) in the Audio 7-segment Display, the AUDIO button, and the TAKE button will blink , and require reconfiguring for AFV operation... -
Page 19: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes
1. Press each OUT-IN combination in sequence. The corresponding Audio and Video 7-segment Display blinks. The TAKE button also blinks. 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute (the Timeout) will abort the action KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
Operating the VS-4x4YCxl 2. Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm all the actions. The corresponding Audio and Video 7-segment Displays no longer blink. The TAKE button illuminates. 7.5 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 8 input/output configurations using the 4 input buttons and the 4 output buttons, as Figure 12 illustrates: Figure 12: Storing and Recalling using the Input / Output Buttons 7.5.1... -
Page 21: Deleting An Input/Output Configuration
1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first) replaces the previous configuration 2 Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485, as well as via the Kramer... -
Page 22: Flash Memory Upgrade
Flash Memory Upgrade Flash Memory Upgrade The VS-4x4YCxl firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 8.1) Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 8.2) Upgrading Firmware (see section 8.3) -
Page 23: Upgrading Firmware
3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 (or select the “ Select” command from the Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “ Device Selection” window appears: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 24: Figure 15: Device Selection Window
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 15: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 16: Device Selection window 5. Click OK and select “ Load Hex” from the File menu. -
Page 25: Figure 17: Loading The Hex
Figure 18: RS-232 Window 8. Click Connect. In the “ Atmel – Flip” window, in the Operations Flow column, the Run button is active, and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column: AT89C51RD2. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 26: Figure 19: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “ HEX File: VS4x4YCxl.hex” appears. VS4X4YCXL.hex Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 9. Click Run. After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears VS4X4YCXL.hex... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) rack-mountable WEIGHT: 2.7 kg (6 lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software, Infra-red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 28: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 5 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 5: VS-4x4YCxl Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2... -
Page 29: Table 6: Vs-4X4Ycxl Hex Codes For Audio Input Gain Control
Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Table 6: VS-4x4YCxl Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control INPUTS 1 See Protocol 2000 description in section 12 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 30: Tables Of Hex Codes For Audio Output Gain Control
Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control 11.2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control Before adjusting the audio outputs gain, instruction 42, the AUDIO PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25 is sent The command is sent once, and the “ audio outputs gain adjustment” mode continues until instruction 42 changes to the “... -
Page 31: Table 7: Vs-4X4Ycxl Hex Codes For Audio Output Gain Control
Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Table 7: VS-4x4YCxl Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control OUTPUTS *In the Mute state, the audio output is physically disconnected from the input 1 See Protocol 2000 description in section 12 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 32: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-4x4YCxl is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.42) (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 33: Table 9: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
1 - number of inputs 1 - for video 2 - number of outputs 2 - for audio 3 - number of setups EXTENDED DATA 7 MSBs for INPUT data 7 MSBs for OUTPUT data NOTES on the above table: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 34 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 1 - When the master switcher is reset, (e.g. when it is turned on), the reset code is sent to the PC. If this code is sent to the switchers, it will reset according to the present power-down settings.
- Page 35 NOTE 23 – Further information needed in instructions 21, 22, 25 and 26, is sent using instruction 42 – which is sent prior to the instruction. For example, to request the audio gain value of right input # 9, send hex codes and then send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 36 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: 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 37 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. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...
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