Communication Protocol Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-828 Figures Figure 1: VS-626 6x6 Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-828 8x8 Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the Video Sources and Acceptors to the Rear Panel...
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Contents Tables Table 1: Front Panel VS-626 6x6 (VS-828 8x8) Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 2: Rear Panel VS-626 6x6 (VS-828 8x8) Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 3: Dipswitch Settings Table 4: Self Address Dipswitch Settings...
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 This quick start applies both to theVS-626 and the VS-828...
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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Overview Overview The high performance VS-626 (VS-828) is a true vertical interval Video / Audio Matrix Switcher, letting you route any input to any or all of the outputs simultaneously. The VS-626 (VS-828) includes: A bandwidth of 100MHz that ensures transparency even in the most...
Kramer VS-626 (VS-828) away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VS-626 (VS-828) Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the VS-626 and Figure 2 illustrates the VS-828. Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the VS-626 (VS-828), respectively.
6 For RGBS applications, one of the sync channels (H or V) may be used for the S channel 7 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the VS-626/VS-828 (only if the...
Installing on a Rack Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
5. Set the dipswitches (see section 6.1). 1 From this section on, all the information is relevant also to the VS-626, unless noted otherwise 2 Note that you can connect up to eight VS-828 units to a PC or other RS-232 or RS-485 controller 3 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-828.
Connecting the VS-828 Video / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the Video Sources and Acceptors to the Rear Panel KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
If a Shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 1 The default is for Master (Self Address=1) and this is the recommended setting for a single machine KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Connecting the VS-828 Video / Audio Matrix Switcher 6.3 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 You can control up to eight single VS-828 units with control from a PC via RS-232 (see section 6.2) and RS-485 as illustrated in Figure 6. To control via RS-232 and RS-485, do as follows: 1.
Since RS-232 can only be used for control between 2 pieces of equipment (e.g. a PC and a switcher), we need a method of “distributing” the RS-232 to all 3 machines. The Kramer VP-14 “RS-232 Port Extender” is designed for this purpose.
Connecting the VS-828 Video / Audio Matrix Switcher RED Matrix Controlling PC GREEN Matrix Genlock Source BLUE Matrix Data Projector Source Other RGB Source Figure 7: RGB Switching with RS-232 control via a PC...
1 When the Audio button illuminates, that is, when the audio breakaway mode is selected 2 When the Video button illuminates, that is, when the video breakaway mode is selected 3 Machine model and software version KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Operating VS-828 Matrix Switcher 7.3 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways, either: Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels; or Breakaway, in which video and audio channels switch independently 7.3.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option To set the Audio-follow-video (AFV) option, press the AFV button:...
To reset the machine, press INPUT buttons 1, 2 and 3 simultaneously. The machine resets itself and a 7-segment self-test is performed automatically. 1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first) replaces the previous configuration KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
4th BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1. Bits 3 – 6 Defined as 0. M2… M0 – “ Machine Number”. Machine Number = (DIP – Switch Code) + 1. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Set equal to audio output to be switched switched (0=to all the outputs) STORE STATUS Set as SETUP # 1-6 (1-8) for - To store parameters the VS-626 (VS-828) - to delete setup RECALL STATUS Set as SETUP # 1-6 (1-8) for Don’t care the VS-626 (VS-828)
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Again, the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT - the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point, and the OUTPUT representing the number after it. For example, for version 3.5, the reply would be: 0111 1101 1000 0011 (i.e. 128 + 3) 1000 0101 (i.e. 128 + 5) 1000 0001 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
10 Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-828 Table 8 shows the “ HEX” codes for switching the Master VS-828. NOTE: The table is also valid for the VS-626 if the last two rows and columns are ignored Table 8: VS-828 Hex Codes for Switching the Master VS-828...
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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.