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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-82HDxl 8x2 SD HD-SDI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300186 Rev 3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Figure 2: VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 4: VS-82HDxl Setup DIP-Switches Figure 5: Controlling Multiple VS-82HDxl Devices using RS-485 Serial Communication Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your VS-82HDxl 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 Kramer VS-82HDxl is a true 8 x 2 matrix switcher for SDI signals that lets you switch any one of the eight SDI inputs to one or both sets of triple outputs (SDI and HDMI). In particular, the VS-82HDxl: •... - Page 8 You can control the VS-82HDxl using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: • RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller • The Kramer RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter • A PC connected to the Ethernet port on the device via a LAN...
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Page 9: Defining The Vs-82Hdxl 8X2 Sd/Hd-Sdi Matrix Switcher
Defining the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Figure 2 define the front and rear panel of the VS-82HDxl respectively. Figure 1: VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR LED Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal... -
Page 10: Figure 2: Vs-82Hdxl 8X2 Sd/Hd-Sdi Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
Figure 2: VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function SDI INPUTS IN 1 ~ IN 8 BNC Connectors Connect to the SDI video sources (from 1 to 8) OUT 1A and OUT 1B Connect to the SDI video acceptors (1 and 2). -
Page 11: Installing In A Rack
Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-82HDxl - Installing in a Rack... -
Page 12: Connecting The Vs-82Hdxl 8X2 Sd/Hd-Sdi Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher You can use your VS-82HDxl to switch one of the eight HD/SD SDI inputs to either or both of the two pairs of SDI outputs and the HDMI outputs. The same output signal (selected using the To OUT 1 input buttons) is replicated on SDI OUT 1A, SDI OUT 1B and HDMI OUT 1. -
Page 13: Setting The Device Number And Termination Dip-Switches
To connect the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect up to eight SDI sources to the SDI Input BNC connectors, (for example, HD/SD SDI cameras to Input 1, 2 and 7, and an SDI VTR to Input 8). - Page 14 DIP-switches are set to OFF (up). 5.1.1 Setting the Device ID The device ID determines the position of a VS-82HDxl in the RS-485 bus. You can set the device ID using the Setup DIP-switches 2, 3, 4 and 5. Device ID...
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Page 15: Setting The Genlock Loop Termination
To connect to the VS-82HDxl via RS-232: • Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-82HDxl unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5... -
Page 16: Connecting To The Vs-82Hdxl Using Ethernet
RS-232 connection (see Section 5.3). 3. Set the first VS-82HDxl unit as device ID 1 and the following seven VS-82HDxl units as device ID 2 to device ID 8. Figure 5: Controlling Multiple VS-82HDxl Devices using RS-485 Serial Communication... -
Page 17: Configuring The Ethernet Port
5.5.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-82HDxl 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 18: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. Click OK. Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window VS-82HDxl - Connecting the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher... - Page 19 5.5.3 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-82HDxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-82HDxl - Connecting the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher...
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Page 20: Operating The Vs-82Hdxl 8X2 Sd/Hd-Sdi Matrix Switcher
2. Press Input 3 on the bottom row (To Output 2). Input 3 is switched to Output 2. Note: You can also perform two input selections and have them activated simultaneously by pressing the Take button (see Section 6.2). VS-82HDxl - Operating the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 21: Performing Two Switch Selections Simultaneously
Selecting Audio Channels The VS-82HDxl can select two audio channels of the possible 16 present in the SDI signals and output them to either of the HDMI outputs, provided there is an appropriate HDMI output signal in which to embed them. -
Page 22: Muting And Unmuting An Output
According to SMPTE RP-168, in order to switch cleanly, the sources must be precisely genlocked to the Genlock input. The VS-82HDxl provides clean switching only when there is an error of no more than two TV lines. -
Page 23: Storing And Recalling A Switch Setting From A Preset
The STO button no longer lights and the selected inputs flash. To recall a setup: 1. Press and hold the RCL button. The RCL button lights as well as the last selected preset number. VS-82HDxl - Operating the VS-82HDxl 8x2 SD/HD-SDI Matrix Switcher... -
Page 24: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
The device is reset to its factory default values (see Section Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “Upgrading the VS-82HDxl Firmware Using the K-Upload Software”. Note: When updating the firmware, the device number must be set to 1, (see Section 5.1.1). -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
TEMPERATURE: HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 19” x 7.24” x 1U (W, D, H) WEIGHT: 1.6kg (3.53lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, IR transmitter, rack ”ears” Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-82HDxl - Technical Specifications... -
Page 26: Default Communication Parameters
RS-232 Protocol 3000 Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format: ASCII Example (Output 1 to Input 1): #AV 1>1<CR> Ethernet IP Address: 192.168.1.39 TCP Port #: 5000 UDP Port #: 50000 VS-82HDxl - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 27: Kramer Protocol 3000
Kramer Protocol 3000 The VS-82HDxl can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes the: • Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 9.1) • Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 9.2) -
Page 28: Command Terms
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-82HDxl - Kramer Protocol 3000... -
Page 29: Entering Commands
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 30: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands
End User PRST-RCL Recall saved preset End User PRST-STO Store current connections to preset End User RESET Reset device Administrator SECUR Start/Stop Security Admin SECUR? Get security state No Secure Read device serial number End User VS-82HDxl - Kramer Protocol 3000... - Page 31 Short Command Form Description Permission UPGRADE Execute firmware upgrade Admin VERSION? Read device firmware version End User Switch video only End User VID? Read video connection End User VID-RES? Get video switch state End User VS-82HDxl - Kramer Protocol 3000...
- Page 33 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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