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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Terminology Used in this User Manual Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-88HC on a Rack Connecting the VS-88HC Connecting the VS-88HC Rear Panel Connecting and switching the Audio Signals 6.2.1... - Page 3 Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: VS-88HC Underside View Figure 4: Connecting the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher...
- Page 4 Contents Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: Front Panel VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Rear Panel VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 4: VS-88HC 8x8 Underside Features Table 5: Dipswitch Settings...
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Page 5: 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 6 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Overview The Kramer VS-88HC is a matrix switcher designed for high quality home entertainment. It is a true 8x8 matrix switcher for HDTV compatible, component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), digital audio (S/PDIF) and analog unbalanced stereo audio signals, letting you simultaneously route any of the eight inputs to any or all of the eight outputs. -
Page 8: Terminology Used In This User Manual
Protocol/Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Table 2 define the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher front panel: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vs-88Hc 8X8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Front Panel
Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Front Panel... -
Page 10: Table 2: Front Panel Vs-88Hc 8X8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features
16 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs Figure 2 and Table 3 define the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher rear panel: 1 The digital audio inputs are switched only to digital audio outputs and the analog audio inputs are switched only to analog... -
Page 11: Figure 2: Vs-88Hc 8X8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Rear Panel... -
Page 12: Table 3: Rear Panel Vs-88Hc 8X8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features
RIGHT Connect to the right audio source 1 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the VS-88HC (only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed) 2 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button. The unit will power... -
Page 13: Using The Ir Transmitter
This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert an internal IR connection cable , which is required so that the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector can be used. -
Page 14: Installing The Vs-88Hc On A Rack
The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack adapter grounding. Pay particular attention to supply kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see... -
Page 15: Connecting The Vs-88Hc
The analog sources switch only to the analog outputs and the digital inputs switch only to the digital outputs (including the optical input and output) 5 When less than eight outputs are required, connect only those outputs of the VS-88HC that are required, and leave the other outputs unconnected... -
Page 16: Figure 4: Connecting The Vs-88Hc 8X8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VS-88HC Figure 4: Connecting the VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 17: Connecting And Switching The Audio Signals
INPUT 1 is switched to the analog OUTPUT 7 and simultaneously, the digital INPUT 1 is switched to the digital OUTPUT 7. The VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher inputs and outputs audio signals in the following formats:... -
Page 18: Digital Audio Input Output Switching
OUTPUT 8 S/PDIF S/PDIF Figure 5: Connecting the VS-88HC Digital Audio Signals The INPUT 2 digital audio signal (switched to OUTPUT 7) can be routed either via the INPUT 2 S/PDIF connector or the IN OPTICAL AUDIO connector, depending on the setup of the INPUT 2 button. To select the:... -
Page 19: Setting The Dipswitches
Self Address # When connecting more than one VS-88HC unit, set a different self address # on each unit. You do not have to number the units in the sequence order in which they connect to the PC, but it is essential that each unit is assigned a unique machine number. -
Page 20: Controlling The Vs-88Hc
VS-88HC unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VS-88HC unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC... -
Page 21: Controlling Via Rs-485
Assign a unique self address # according to Table 6 Set DIP 4 ON on the VS-88HC unit located at the end of the line (terminating the RS-485 line at 120 ). Set DIP 4 OFF on the other VS-88HC units... -
Page 22: Figure 8: Cascading Individual Units In A Control Configuration Via Rs-485
Controlling the VS-88HC KEYBOARD EXTENSION REMOTE CONTACT 12 VDC RS-485 RS-232 IN RS-232 OUT 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G RS-485 PINOUT Machine # 1 1 2 3 4 RS-485 Term DIP OFF Machine # 2... -
Page 23: Controlling The Vs-88Hc Via The Ethernet Port
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88HC 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 24: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
7.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88HC to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 7.3.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure it. -
Page 25: Operating The Vs-88Hc
The 7-segment display How to use the front panel buttons How to set and adjust the audio delay time 8.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics Table 7 defines the information shown on the VS-88HC 7-segment display: Table 7: 7-segment Display Information Displayed Information When:... -
Page 26: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option
Operating the VS-88HC 8.2 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch the digital audio (S/PDIF) signals and the analog audio signals in one of two ways, either: Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations and status indicators relate to both the video and the audio channels ;... -
Page 27: Confirming Settings
Operating the VS-88HC 8.4 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. In the At Once mode (TAKE button is not illuminated): Pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch immediately You save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user... -
Page 28: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. Tip: If you cannot remember which of the 16 input/output-configurations is the one that you want, set the VS-88HC to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it. -
Page 29: Setting And Adjusting The Audio Delay Time
Operating the VS-88HC 8.6 Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time You can adjust the S/PDIF audio delay time for OUTPUT 2 to correct lip sync errors so that the audio delay will match the video delay. The delay time can be set and stored separately for each input channel. -
Page 30: Locking The Front Panel
Operating the VS-88HC 8.7 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via your VS-88HC. Unlocking releases the the front panel buttons, lock protection mechanism. To lock the VS-88HC: Press the LOCK button The LOCK button blinks. -
Page 31: Flash Memory Upgrade
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”. 9.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-88HC unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port according to section 7.1. -
Page 32: Upgrading Firmware
Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window 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 33: Figure 14: Device Selection Window
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 14: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 15: Device Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. -
Page 34: Figure 16: Loading The Hex
Figure 16: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VS-88HC (for example 88M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”... -
Page 35: Figure 18: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VS88HC.hex” appears. VS88HC.hex Figure 18: 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 VS88HC.hex... -
Page 36: Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade
10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VS-88HC. 12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VS-88HC unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release the FLASH PROG button on the rear panel (Table 3). -
Page 37: Connecting The Pc To The Rs-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the VS-88HC, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 port (COM 1) on the VS-88HC to a Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC. -
Page 38: Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 3U (H) rack-mountable WEIGHT: 4.9kg (10.8lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software, Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager, Infra-red remote control transmitter OPTIONS External IR receiver unit... -
Page 39: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Sections 11.1 and 11.2 contain the tables of hex codes for switching and setting the delay time, respectively. 11.1 Hex Codes for Switching Table 11 lists the video Hex values for a single machine (Self Address # 1): Table 11: Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels via RS-232/RS-485 OUT 1 OUT 2... -
Page 40: Hex Codes For Setting The Audio Delay Time
Byte 2 should be 128 (80H) plus input Channel number (from 1 to 8) Byte 3 should be 128 (80H) plus delay value in milliseconds (from 1 to 127) Byte 4 should be 128 (80H) plus machine number (from 1 to 15) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 41: Table 13: Hex Codes For Setting The Audio Delay Time
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 13 describes several examples for the hex codes used to set the delay time: Table 13: Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time Delay Time Command [msec] IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 For delay times exceeding 127ms, you need to send two commands (eight... -
Page 42: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-88HC is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.48) (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 43: Table 16: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET VIDEO SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is... - Page 44 Memory address Data AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit: 0 - Gain SETTINGS FOR I0=input; 1=output 1 - Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25 I1 - Left 2 - Treble I2 - Right 3 - Midrange 4 - Mix On KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 45 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO PARAMETER SETTINGS 1 – Input 0 - video gain FOR INSTRUCTIONS 21, 23, 26 2 – Output 1 - contrast 2 - brightness 3 - colour 4 - hue...
- Page 46 NOTE 17 – For clean switching of RGBHV video, the “ seamless switching” option may be used. The blanking period for the transition of the RGB sources may be set in this case, in steps of 25 milliseconds. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 47 Kramer Protocol 2000 For example, to set for 350ms blanking time (14 steps), send HEX codes NOTE 18 – Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS-232. To do this, the user sends instruction 7 with the “ Set for delayed switch” option (64dec) before sending the switch command (instruction 1) or pressing via front panel.
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- Page 49 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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