Kramer VS-81DVI-R User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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VS-81DVI-R
8x1 DVI Switcher

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 12: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher Front Panel Features Table 3: VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT...
  • Page 3 Max. resolution – 1600x1200; Max. frequency – 60Hz. Third change: You can download the Kramer Protocol 2000 from our Web site at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 1 If an acceptor is not connected to the output, the SELECTED INPUT 7-segment Display shows a dot beside the selected...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 5: Overview

    With a bandwidth of 1.65GHz, the VS-81DVI-R can switch signals having resolutions up to UXGA, including all HDTV formats. Since high-resolution DVI signals are very sensitive to cable quality and to PCB layout, the VS-81DVI-R uses a carefully designed PCB, which includes all buffering, conditioning and amplifying circuitry to provide a reclocked top-notch output signal.
  • Page 6: 3.1 Terminology Used In This User Manual

    Protocol/Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VS-81DVI-R 8x1 Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-81DVI-R. Table 2 and Table 3 define the front and rear panels of the VS-81DVI-R, respectively.
  • Page 7: Figure 1: Vs-81Dvi-R 8X1 Dvi Switcher

    Your VS-81DVI-R 8x1 Switcher Figure 1: VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 8: Table 2: Vs-81Dvi-R 8X1 Dvi Switcher Front Panel Features

    Your VS-81DVI-R 8x1 Switcher Table 2: VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF...
  • Page 9: Installing The Vs-81Dvi-R On A Rack

    Installing the VS-81DVI-R on a Rack Installing the VS-81DVI-R on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is...
  • Page 10: Connecting A Vs-81Dvi-R 8X1 Dvi Switcher

    DVI input to route to the output 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-81DVI-R. After connecting your VS-81DVI-R, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...
  • Page 11: Figure 2: Connecting A Vs-81Dvi-R 8X1 Dvi Switcher

    Connecting a VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher RS-232 DVI Display Graphics Source 1 Graphics Source 8 Figure 2: Connecting a VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 12: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)

    Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS-81DVI-R unit, without using a Null-modem adapter: Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel...
  • Page 13: 6.2 Controlling The Vs-81Dvi-R Via The Ethernet Port

    6.2.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-81DVI-R to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 4 and Figure 4 define.
  • Page 14: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Connecting a VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)

    Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-81DVI-R to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 5 defines:...
  • Page 16: Figure 7: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window

    The Exit command closes the Configuration Manager application Action The Search Board command seeks the VS-81DVI-R device that connects to the PC via the ETHERNET port, and displays it and its corresponding settings; The Config command adjusts the VS-81DVI-R according to the displayed data...
  • Page 17: Setting A Virtual Port

    Connecting a VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher 6.3.1 Setting a Virtual Port If the control application cannot work with an Ethernet driver, use the Kramer Virtual port driver as follows: 1. Run the Virtual Serial Port Manager Application. The Virtual Serial Port Manager window appears (see Figure 8).
  • Page 18: Setting An Ethernet Connection

    Connecting a VS-81DVI-R 8x1 DVI Switcher Figure 10: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4) 4. In the control application, choose the COM-port connection according to your virtual serial port connections (see Figure 11). Figure 11: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 6.3.2...
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 7 includes the technical specifications: Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VS-81DVI-R INPUTS: 8 DVI-D , 1.2Vpp on DVI Molex 24pin female connectors; DDC signal 5Vpp (TTL) OUTPUT: 1 DVI-D , 1.2Vpp on a DVI Molex 24pin female connector; DDC signal 5Vpp (TTL)
  • Page 20 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: 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 21 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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