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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-88DT
HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300275 Rev 1

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  • Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300275 Rev 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Menu Selecting the HDBaseT or HDMI Outputs Selecting DHCP Configuring the IP Network Address Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages Switching Page Device Settings Page Authentication Page RS-232 Routing Page...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your Kramer VS-88DT 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 7: Using Tp Cables

    Using TP cables Kramer engineers have developed a special twisted pair cable to best match our HDBaseT products, the Kramer BC−HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG) cable. This specially built cable significantly outperforms regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables. Recycling Kramer Products...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The high-quality Kramer VS-88DT is an HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher that accepts up to eight HDMI signals and routes any or all of them to any or all eight HDMI outputs or HDBaseT for connection to compatible receivers, for example, the TP-588D and TP-588VGA.

  • Page 9: About Hdbaset™ Technology

    You can control the VS-88DT using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:  Built-in, embedded Web pages using a standard Web browser over Ethernet  RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller ...

  • Page 10: Defining The Vs-88Dt Hdmi/Hdbt Matrix Switcher

    Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VS-88DT. Figure 1: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR LED Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal IR Sensor IR receiver for remote control...
  • Page 11 Feature Function LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons, (see Section 7.6). Press and hold again to unlock Use the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄) and right (►) buttons to navigate the menu, and modify Menu Navigation Pad parameters or values (see Section...

  • Page 12: Figure 2: Vs-88Dt Hdmi/Hdbt Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VS-88DT. Figure 2: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function RJ-45 HDBaseT Connector Connect to compatible HDBaseT devices, for example, TP-588D (see Section IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to IR sensors OUT 1~8 IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack...

  • Page 13: Installing The Vs-88Dt In A Rack

    Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack VS-88DT - Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Vs-88Dt

    Connecting the VS-88DT Switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your VS-88DT. After connecting your VS-88DT, connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices. Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Serial Controller To The Vs-88Dt

    7. Connect a controller via either RS-232 or a LAN to the Ethernet RJ-45 connector. Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-88DT You can connect to the VS-88DT via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a To connect to the VS-88DT via RS-232: ...

  • Page 16: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    6.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88DT directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-88DT with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 17: Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 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. VS-88DT - Connecting the VS-88DT...

  • Page 18: Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window

    6.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88DT to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-88DT - Connecting the VS-88DT...

  • Page 19: Operating The Vs-88Dt

    Operating the VS-88DT When the VS-88DT is powered on, the following is displayed briefly on the LCD display: KRAMER ELEC 8X8 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Following the self-test the current switching configuration is displayed, an example of which is shown below. The top row indicates the output port and the bottom row indicates which input port is switched to the output port displayed directly above it.

  • Page 20: Storing And Recalling Preset Configurations

    The current configuration is stored in preset 5. To recall preset 8: 1. Press Rcl. 2. Press Out 8. The selection is displayed in the readout. 3. Press Rcl. The configuration stored in preset 8 is recalled. VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 21: Acquiring An Edid

    The Off button is used to cancel one or all currently switched outputs. To cancel one currently switched output, (for example, Output 7): 1. Press Out 7. 2. Press Off. To cancel all currently switched outputs: 1. Press All. 2. Press Off. VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 22: Resetting The Device To Factory Default Configuration

    Protocol 3000 command or by using the front panel buttons. To reset the device to the factory default configuration by sending a P3000 command: 1. Connect from a PC to the VS-88DT via the serial port using the following parameters: ...

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel

    Pressing any button causes the Locked message to display briefly and the Lock button to flash To unlock the front panel:  Press and hold the Lock button. The button no longer lights and the front panel buttons are unlocked VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Vs-88Dt

    Note: If there is no button activity for approximately 30 seconds, the display reverts back to the Input/Output display. 8.1.1 Interface Out Sub-menu The parameters in the Interface Out sub-menu set the output signal format. Parameter Description Options Output 1~8: Sets the required outputs HDBT, HDMI Default—HDBT VS-88DT - Configuring the VS-88DT...
  • Page 25 Displays the TCP/IP netmask of the device Gateway Status: Displays the TCP/IP gateway MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device 8.1.5 FW Version Display Displays the firmware version similar to the following: V1.1.1123+04A+1.0 VS-88DT - Configuring the VS-88DT...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Hdbaset Or Hdmi Outputs

    To select the DHCP: 1. Press the Menu button to display the menu. The menu is displayed. 2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until the Network Settings option is displayed. VS-88DT - Configuring the VS-88DT...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Ip Network Address

    6. Using the left (◄) or right (►) button, move the cursor to the digit you wish to change. 7. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, select the required digit. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the required address is displayed. 9. Press Enter. The change is saved. VS-88DT - Configuring the VS-88DT...

  • Page 28: Resetting The Vs-88Dt To Factory Default Configuration

    Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration To reset the VS-88DT to factory default parameters: 1. Press the Menu button to display the menu. The menu is displayed. 2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until the Reset to Default: option is displayed.

  • Page 29: Operating The Vs-88Dt Remotely Using The Web Pages

    Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages You can configure and control the VS-88DT using the embedded Web pages by connecting via a Web browser over Ethernet. For a first time connection or if you have authentication enabled the Login page shown in Figure 7 is displayed.

  • Page 30: Figure 8: Switching Page

     See what signal is present on the input and output  See which input is switched to which output Figure 8: Switching Page VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 31: Figure 9: Switching Button Details

    Click to select an input Output number Indicates the output number Signal type Indicates the signal type present on the output Figure 11 shows the Input button properties popup. Figure 10: Input Properties Popup VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Figure 11: Output Properties Popup

    Click to enable the HDMI output HDBaseT output label The current HDBaseT output label HDBaseT button Click to enable the HDBaseT output Save button Click to save changes to either of the labels VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 33: Device Settings Page

    Device Settings Page The Device Settings page allows you to:  See the current IP settings  Turn DHCP on and off  Edit the IP settings for static IP VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 34: Authentication Page

    Access to only the serial port settings limited to entry with a valid username and password The Authentication page allows you to:  Turn Web page authentication on and off VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Figure 13: Authentication Page

    Turn serial port settings access on and off  Set the serial port settings access username and password  Set the serial port Web page logout timeout Figure 13: Authentication Page VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 36: Rs-232 Routing Page

    Turn remote RS-232 routing on and off  Select the HDBaseT output to which to route the RS-232 data  Select the serial baud rate for each HDBaseT port Figure 14: RS-232 Routing Page VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Edid Page

    The default EDID  Any HDBaseT output  Any input  An EDID stored in a file  Copy an EDID to one or more inputs Figure 15: EDID Page VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 38: About Page

    About Page The About page displays the device firmware revision and the Kramer company details. Figure 16: About Page VS-88DT - Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 39: Wiring The Dgkat Tp Rj-45 Connectors

    Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 4 7 and 8 VS-88DT - Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors...

  • Page 40: Updating The Firmware

    7. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive. 8. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-88DT. As soon as the VS-88DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete. To upgrade the I/O microcontroller firmware: 1.
  • Page 41 5. Power on the VS-88DT while holding down the STO, RCL and LOCK buttons. 6. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive. 7. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-88DT. As soon as the VS-88DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete.

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    –40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing 19” x 13.94” x 2U (W, D, H) rack mountable DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 3.2kg (7.05lbs) approx. Rack “ears” , IR blaster, IR receiver INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: VS-88DT - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 43: Default Parameters

    None Command Format ASCII Example (Output 1 to Input 1) #AV 1>1<CR> Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.1 TCP Port # 5000 UDP Port # 50000 Maximum UDP Ports Maximum TCP Ports VS-88DT - Default Parameters...

  • Page 44: Kramer Protocol

    Kramer Protocol The VS-88DT supports the Kramer Protocol 3000. The Protocol 3000 RS-232 communication protocol lets you control the machine ® from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows HyperTerminal Application). 14.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 14.1.1 Host Message Format...
  • Page 45 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-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 46 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 47: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Full details for each command are presented in the Kramer Protocol 3000 document available for download from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Command Description Protocol handshaking BUILD-DATE? Read device build date FACTORY Reset to factory default configuration HELP List of commands...
  • Page 48 #BUILD-DATE␍ Get: Response ~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊ Parameters date - Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day time - Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 49 Get command list or help for specific Get: 1. #HELP␍ command 2. #HELP␠command_name␍ Response  1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:␍␊command,␠command…␍␊ To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)␍␊ 2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage ␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 50 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: PROT-VER? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device protocol version #PROT-VER?␍ Response ~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊ Parameters Version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 51 Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device serial number #SN?␍ Response ~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊ Parameters serial_number - 11 decimal digits, factory assigned Response Triggers Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 52 FIRMWARE_DATA - HEX or KFW file in protocol packets (see Section Response Triggers Notes In most devices firmware data is saved to flash memory, but the memory does not update until receiving the “UPGRADE” command and is restarted. Use this command in dedicated SW application VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 53 Get: ~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. For proper settings consult your network administrator VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 54 Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: NET-MAC? End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get MAC address #NET-MAC?␍ Response ~nn@NET-MAC␠mac_address␍␊ Parameters mac_address - Unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 55 Get Ethernet port protocol #ETH-PORT?␠portType, portNum␍ Response ~nn@ ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort, portNum␍␊ Parameters portNum - 1-4 TCP/UDP port enumerator (equals the connected com port number from the tunneling port) portType - TCP/UDP ETHPort - TCP/UDP port number Response Triggers Notes VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 56 Response ~nn@MACH-NUM␠machine_numberOK␍␊ Parameters machine_number - new device machine number Response Triggers Notes Some devices do not set the new machine number until the device is restarted Some devices can change the machine number only from DIP-switches VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 57 Recall saved preset list Get: Response ~nn@PRST-RCL␠preset␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Response Triggers Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 58 Get: Response ~nn@PRST-STO␠ preset␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Response Triggers Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 59 #PRST-STO 5␍ ~PRST-STO 5␍␊ volumes and modes to preset 5 Recall audio and video connections from preset 3 #PRCL 3␍ ~PRST-RCL 3␍␊ Show source of video output 2 from preset 3 #PRST-VID? 3,2␍ ~PRST-VID 3, 4>2␍␊ VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 60 Response Triggers After execution, a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in input signal status ON to OFF, or OFF to ON Notes VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 61 4. Disconnect audio output 1 ~VID ERR003 CRLF 5. Get status of all video links ~AUD 0>1CRLF Command processing begins after entering CR ~VID 2>1, 0>2, 1>3, A response is sent for each command after processing 3>4 CRLF VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 62 720(1440)x576i @50Hz 720(1440)x288p @50Hz 720(1440)x288p @50Hz 2880x576i @50Hz 2880x576i @50Hz 2880x288p @50Hz 2880x288p @50Hz 1440x576p @50Hz 1440x576p @50Hz 1920x1080p @50Hz 1920x1080p @23.97Hz/24Hz 1920x1080p @25Hz 1920x1080p @29.97Hz/30Hz 2880x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz 2880x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz 2880x576p @50Hz 2880x576p @50Hz 1920x1080i @50Hz VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 63 720x480p @239.76/240Hz 720(1440)x480i @239.76/240Hz 720(1440)x480i @239.76/240Hz 1280x720p @23.97Hz/24Hz 1280x720p @25Hz 1280x720p @29.97Hz/30Hz 1920x1080p @119.88/120Hz 1920x1080p @100Hz 65-100 (Reserved) Custom resolution 1 Custom resolution 2 Custom resolution 3 Custom resolution 4 Custom resolution 5 104-254 (Reserved) Underscan 1 VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 64 14.2.2 Signal Validation Number Value Signal or sink is not valid Signal or sink is valid Sink and EDID is valid 14.2.3 Ethernet Port Types Number Value VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 66 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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