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Kramer VS-88HN User Manual

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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-88HN
8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300155 Rev 5

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  • Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300155 Rev 5...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Figures Figure 1: VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Store-Recall Button Configuration...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications: •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer product away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The VS-88HN is a high quality 8x8 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signal and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously. In particular, the VS-88HN features: • Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.25Gbps per graphics channel) Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions.

  • Page 8: Figure 1: Vs-88Hn 8X8 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Figure 1: VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Indication LED Lights yellow when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter IR Receiver Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter POWER LED Lights when the device is turned on...

  • Page 9: Figure 2: Vs-88Hn 8X8 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Figure 2: VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 8) Connect to up to 8 HDMI sources OUT HDMI Connectors (1 to 8) Connect to up to 8 HDMI acceptors RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connector...

  • Page 10: Using The Ir Transmitter

    This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50). Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.

  • Page 11: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-88HN - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vs-88Hn 8X8 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-88HN. After connecting your VS-88HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1.

  • Page 13: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-88Hn 8X8 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher VS-88HN - Connecting the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 14: Operating The Vs-88Hn 8X8 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    The default EDID (see Section 6.2.3) Note: Attempting to acquire the EDID from an output that does not have a display device connected to it results in the default EDID being acquired. VS-88HN - Operating the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 15 5. Press the IN 1 button. The IN 1 button stops flashing. 6. Press the next input button to which the EDID is copied (for example, IN 3). The selected input number flashes on the display. VS-88HN - Operating the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 16: Storing And Recalling A Setting

    You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 16 setups and then recall them using the OUT (1-8) and IN (9-16) SELECTOR buttons (see Figure Figure 4: Store-Recall Button Configuration VS-88HN - Operating the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 17: Resetting The Ip Parameters

    To reset the IP parameters to their default values (see Section • Press and hold the ETH Reset button on the rear panel while powering up the device VS-88HN - Operating the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 18: Switching Between Protocol 2000 And Protocol 3000

    6.7.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88HN 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...

  • Page 19: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6. You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. 7. Click OK. VS-88HN - Operating the VS-88HN 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 20: Upgrading The Firmware

    6.7.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88HN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “Upgrading the VS-88HN Firmware...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 19” x 7” x 1U (W, D, H) WEIGHT: 2.1kg (4.6lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, IR transmitter, rack ”ears” OPTIONS: External remote IR receiver cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-88HN - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 22: Default Communication Parameters

    Press and hold Output 1 and Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 Output 3 simultaneously and Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 TCP Port 5000 or 10001 or 50000 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 UDP Port 50000 VS-88HN - Default Communication Parameters...

  • Page 23: Default Edid

    800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA 832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II 1024 x 768i at 87Hz - IBM VS-88HN - Default EDID...
  • Page 24 LPCM 3-channel, 24-bits at 44/48 kHz CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration..3.0 Front left/right..Yes Front LFE....No Front center..... Yes Rear left/right..No Rear center....No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No VS-88HN - Default EDID...
  • Page 25 Rear LFE....No CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 08/03/2011 Software revision..2.52.0.857 Data source....Real-time 0x0031 Operating system..5.1.2600.2.Service Pack 3 VS-88HN - Default EDID...

  • Page 26: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. 1st Byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 2nd Byte INPUT 3rd Byte OUTPUT MACHINE NUMBER...

  • Page 27: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    NOTE 8 - The reply is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined / no valid input is detected; or 1 if it is defined / valid input is detected. VS-88HN - Kramer Protocol 2000...
  • Page 28 NOTE 19 - After this instruction is sent, the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte. The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes. VS-88HN - Kramer Protocol 2000...

  • Page 29: Protocol 3000

    Protocol 3000 The VS-88HN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes: • Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 11.1) • Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 11.2)
  • Page 30 CRLF – For device messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. VS-88HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 31 You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 32: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    Reset device Administrator SIGNAL? Read if input is valid End User Read device serial number End User VERSION? Read device firmware version End User Switch Video only End User VID? Get Video switch state End User VS-88HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 34 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...

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