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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Presetting up to eight INPUT SETUP Switches 7.1.2 Selecting a CV or a Y/C Source on an Independent Unit 7.1.3 Selecting a CV or a Y/C Source on a Set of three VS-812 Units Switching and Distributing Technical Specifications Figures... - Page 3 Introduction Tables Table 1: Front Panel VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher Features Table 2: MACHINE # DIP-switch Settings for Independent VS-812 Unit(s) Table 3: MACHINE ADDRESS # DIP-switch Settings for a Set of VS-812 Units Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-812...
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Page 4: Introduction
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 5: Quick Start
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview 3. Overview The VS-812 is a unique dual-format switcher and distribution amplifier for composite and s-Video (Y/C) and balanced stereo audio signals. Each of the eight inputs can be configured as either composite or s-Video (Y/C) and is converted to produce composite and s-Video (Y/C) outputs simultaneously. -
Page 7: Figure 1: Vs-812 8X1 Composite / S-Video / Audio Switcher
Your Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher Figure 1: VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher Features Feature Function POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF... -
Page 8: Installing The Vs-812 On A Rack
Installing the VS-812 on a Rack 5. Installing the VS-812 on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is... -
Page 9: Connecting The Vs-812 8X1 Composite / S-Video / Audio Switcher
1 You do not need to connect all inputs and outputs 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-812. After connecting your VS-812, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 Balanced or unbalanced (see section 6.1) -
Page 10: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
Connecting the VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output This section illustrates how to wire: • A unbalanced input connection, see Figure 3 •... -
Page 11: Connecting Several Independent Vs-812 Units To A Pc
Figure 6 illustrates (depending on whether the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector) 1 A stand-alone VS-812 unit, or up to seven independent VS-812 (or other Kramer) units that are controlled by a RS-232 port KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 12: Adjusting Jumpers Jmp4 And Jmp5
Open (the factory default) - when using that VS-812 unit as an independent VS-812 unit • Closed - when using that VS-812 unit as a VS-812 unit that forms part of a set of VS-812 units 6.2.3 Setting the DIP-switches on an Independent VS-812 Unit... -
Page 13: Figure 8: Dip-Switch Settings On An Independent Vs-812 Unit
Standalone - MACHINE # 1 Figure 8: DIP-switch Settings on an Independent VS-812 Unit 1 DIP 4 (when set to ON) is used to notify a VS-812 unit that it forms part of a set 2 Refer to section 6.3.3... -
Page 14: Connecting A Set Of Vs-812 Units To A Pc
2 You can only connect one set of VS-812 units to the same RS-232 line 3 By looping 7 VS-812 units you provide up to 49 CV inputs and up to 49 Y/C inputs. You can also connect up to seven... -
Page 15: Preparing The Rs-232 Connectors
Connecting the VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher 6.3.1 Preparing the RS-232 Connectors To connect a PC to a set of VS-812 units, do not use a Null-modem adapter. Do the following: Prepare the RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector (A), by connecting PIN 4 to PIN 6 and connecting PINS 8, 7, and 1 together. -
Page 16: Shorting Jumpers Jmp4 And Jmp5
2 Setting DIP 4 ON to notify the VS-812 unit that it forms part of a set of VS-812 units 3 Set the MACHINE ADDRESS # on each VS-812 unit that is included in a set, to define its position in the extended... - Page 17 2. Connect the Y/C OUT 1 connector and the OUT 2 Audio (Y/C) connector on the first VS-812 unit to the Y/C video acceptor. 3. Connect the CV OUT 1 connector on the second VS-812 unit to the CV IN 8 connector on the first VS-812 unit and connect the OUT 1 Audio (CV) connector on the second VS-812 unit to the IN 8 Audio (CV) connector on the first VS-812 unit.
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Page 18: Figure 12: A Rs-232 Port Controlling A Set Of Three Units And An Independent Unit
Connecting the VS-812 8x1 Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher CV Video Acceptor S-Video Acceptor S-VHS RS-232 MACHINE # 8 MACHINE ADDRESS # 1 IN 8 OUT 1 OUT 1 IN 8 RS-232 MACHINE # 8 IN 8 OUT 1... -
Page 19: Operating Your Composite / S-Video / Audio Switcher
SELECTOR buttons on a set of three looped VS-812 units. 1 One from the eight s-Video (Y/C) or eight composite video sources on an independent VS-812 unit, and one from the 49 s-Video (Y/C) or 49 composite video sources on a set of seven looped VS-812 units... -
Page 20: Selecting A Cv Or A Y/C Source On An Independent Unit
Operating Your Composite / s-Video / Audio Switcher 7.1.2 Selecting a CV or a Y/C Source on an Independent Unit After connecting a composite video source to CV IN # 1 and an s-Video (Y/C) source to Y/C video IN # 1, set the INPUT SETUP switch # 1, as appropriate, before or after pressing the INPUT SELECTOR button # 1. -
Page 21: Selecting A Cv Or A Y/C Source On A Set Of Three Vs-812 Units
CV / Y/C inputs 1 to 7, respectively. INPUT SELECTOR buttons marked 1 to 7 on the second looped VS-812 unit operate CV / Y/C inputs 8 to 14, respectively. INPUT SELECTOR buttons marked 1 to 7 on the third looped VS-812 unit operate CV / Y/C inputs 15 to 21, respectively. -
Page 22: Switching And Distributing
CV Video Acceptor 2 Figure 16: Switching and Distributing To use your VS-812 as a 1:2+2 CV DA and an s-Video (Y/C) DA, as the example in Figure 17 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect the sources and acceptors, as follows: ... -
Page 23: Figure 17: A 1:2 Cv Distribution Amplifier And A 1:2 Y/C Distribution Amplifier
Figure 17: A 1:2 CV Distribution Amplifier and a 1:2 Y/C Distribution Amplifier 1 Instead of pressing INPUT SELECTOR button # 3, you can press INPUT SELECTOR button # 5, to use your VS-812 as a 1:2 s-Video (Y/C) DA, as step 4 describes... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 8. Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-812 8 CV, 1Vpp/75 Ω on BNC connectors INPUT: 8 Y/C, 1Vpp/75 Ω (Y), 0.3Vpp/75Ω (C) on 4 -pin connectors; 8+8 audio stereo, +4dBu/25kΩ... - Page 25 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: 1. 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 26 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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