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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-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300017 Rev 7...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Default Communication Parameters Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-84HDCPxl Rear Panel Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high- performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) •... -
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 high-quality Kramer VS-84HDCPxl is an HDCP compatible 4 x 8 DVI Matrix Switcher that accepts up to four DVI inputs and routes the selected DVI input signal to any or all of eight DVI outputs. Note that only the digital signal (DVI-D) is available on the DVI connector. -
Page 8: Defining The Vs-84Hdcpxl 8X4 Dvi Matrix Switcher
You can control the VS-84HDCPxl using the front panel buttons or remotely via: • RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller • The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter • The Ethernet port Defining the VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher This section defines the VS-84HDCPxl. -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vs-84Hdcpxl 8X4 Dvi Matrix Switcher Front Panel
Figure 1: VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver and LED IR remote control sensor. LED lights yellow when receiving an IR signal POWER LED Lights green when the unit is turned on ALL Button Press to select all inputs or all outputs (see Section 6.1) -
Page 10: Figure 2: Vs-84Hdcpxl 8X4 Dvi Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
Figure 2: VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function INPUT DVI Connectors Connect to the DVI sources (from 1 to 8) RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) Connector Connect to a PC or the serial remote controller (see Section ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector... -
Page 11: 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 12: Installing In A Rack
Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-84HDCPxl - Installing in a Rack... -
Page 13: Connecting The Vs-84Hdcpxl
VS-84HDCPxl. After connecting your VS-84HDCPxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-84HDCPxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect up to eight DVI sources (for example, DVD players) to the IN DVI connectors. -
Page 14: Connecting To The Vs-84Hdcpxl Via Rs-232
Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-84HDCPxl Rear Panel Connecting to the VS-84HDCPxl via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-84HDCPxl via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To connect to the VS-84HDCPxl via RS-232: •... -
Page 15: Operating Via The Ethernet
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-84HDCPxl to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-84HDCPxl with the factory configured default IP address. -
Page 16: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 5. 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. Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window VS-84HDCPxl - Connecting the VS-84HDCPxl... -
Page 17: Control Configuration Via The Ethernet Port
5.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port to a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS-84HDCPxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or router using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 5.2.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC. -
Page 18: Operating The Vs-84Hdcpxl 8X4 Dvi Matrix Switcher
You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 12 setups and then recall them as illustrated in Figure IN 1 is used for setup number 1 and OUT 1 is used for setup number 7. VS-84HDCPxl - Operating the VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 19: Figure 6: Selector Buttons
2. Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setup. In this example, press OUT 2 for preset 10. 3. Press the RCL button to recall the stored setup. VS-84HDCPxl - Operating the VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 20: Acquiring The Edid
1. Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID. 2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash. VS-84HDCPxl - Operating the VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 21: Acquiring The Default Edid
2. Press the SELECT IN button that copies the EDID. The selected input number flashes on the display. 3. Press the OFF button until a "0" (zero) appears on the display. VS-84HDCPxl - Operating the VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 22: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
Ethernet port on your PC. Use your PC to configure the initial settings (see Section 5.1). Firmware Upgrade Instructions for upgrading the firmware can be found in the STC Firmware Upgrade document. VS-84HDCPxl - Operating the VS-84HDCPxl 8x4 DVI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 19" x 7" x 2U W, D, H WEIGHT: 2.5kg (5.5lbs) 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-84HDCPxl - Technical Specifications... -
Page 24: Default Communication Parameters
Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format: Example (Output 1 to Input 1): 0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81 Ethernet IP Address: 192.168.1.39 TCP Port Number: 5000 Network Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 VS-84HDCPxl - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 25: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. 1st Byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 2nd Byte INPUT 3rd Byte OUTPUT MACHINE NUMBER 4th Byte 1st BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 0. D – “DESTINATION”: 0 - for sending information to the switchers (from the PC);... -
Page 26: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
PC the same four bytes that it was sent (except for the first byte, where the DESTINATION bit is set high). NOTE 3 - SETUP # 0 is the present setting. SETUP # 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher's memory, (i.e. those used for Store and Recall). VS-84HDCPxl - Kramer Protocol 2000... - Page 27 NOTE 16 - The reply to the “REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED” is as in NOTE 4 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked, or 1 if it is locked. VS-84HDCPxl - Kramer Protocol 2000...
- Page 29 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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