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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: 402xl, 4x2 Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher 602xl, 6x2 Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Your Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting a Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Controlling via RS-485 Setting the Dipswitches 5.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # Connecting the REMOTE Connector Cascading Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switchers Cascading Units in an Input Expansion Configuration Cascading a set of Units in a (RGB) Parallel Configuration... - Page 3 Table 4: Dipswitch Settings Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings Table 6: Technical Specifications of the Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher 19 Table 7: VS-402xl/VS-602xl Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 8: Protocol Definitions Table 9: Instruction Codes KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
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Page 4: Introduction
Kramer line an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio... -
Page 5: Overview
Your Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of both the VS-402xl and the VS-602xl. Tables 1 and 2 define their front and rear panels. 1 As it switches during the vertical interval... -
Page 7: Table 1: Front Panel Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher Features
(refer to section 5.4) 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Four on the VS-402xl; six on the VS-602xl 2 Refer to section 7.1.2 3 Refer to section 7.1.1 4 When in Confirm mode, the TAKE button illuminates... -
Page 8: Connecting A Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher
3 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it, trimming the OUTPUT level or EQ level 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-402xl/VS-602xl Switcher. After connecting your VS-402xl/VS-602xl Switcher, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. Switching on the... -
Page 9: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector) Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter You can connect up to 8 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units to the PC via the Null-modem adapter and the RS-232 port, and the RS-485 ports, as Figure 9 illustrates. -
Page 10: Setting The Dipswitches
Connect the “ A” (+) PIN on the RS-485 rear panel port of the VS-3000 to the “ A” (+) PIN on the RS-485 rear panel port of the VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit Connect the “ B” (-) PIN on the RS-485 rear panel port of the VS-3000 to the “... -
Page 11: Setting The Machine
VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit is being controlled when several VS-402xl/VS-602xl units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit via DIPS 1, 2 and 3, according to Table 5. When using a stand-alone VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit, set the MACHINE # to 1. -
Page 12: Connecting The Remote Connector
Connecting a Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings MACHINE # DIPSWITCH Master OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 5.4 Connecting the REMOTE Connector Connecting the REMOTE DB15F connector to a dry contact switch enables you to route an input to an output by remote control. -
Page 13: Cascading Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switchers
DB9M connectors, as follows: 1 You can interconnect VS-402xl units with VS-602xl units, and you are not limited to cascading VS-602xl units with VS-602xl units. For example, for a 10x2 vertical interval video-audio matrix switcher, interconnect a VS-402xl unit with a... - Page 14 Set Dip 6 ON on all 8 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units (enabling the Reply option in accordance with Protocol 2000) Set Dip 7 OFF on all 8 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units (as the PC connects via the RS-232 port) Set Dip 8 OFF on all 8 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units Note: The output signals at OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 are the same on all the cascaded VS-402xl/VS-602xl units.
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Page 15: Cascading A Set Of Units In A (Rgb) Parallel Configuration
; and on the third unit, as B to B Connect the RS-232 port on the first VS-602xl unit to the PC (if required) using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended), as section 5.1 describes. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 16: Figure 8: Cascading A Set Of 3 Units In A (Rgb) Parallel Configuration
Cascading Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switchers Connect the RS-485 terminal block port on the first VS-602xl unit to the RS-485 port on the second and third VS-602xl units. Set the SETUP dipswitches, as section 5.2 describes. In particular: Set all the VS-602xl units with the same MACHINE # (preferably, as MACHINE # 1) Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS-602xl units (terminating the RS-485 line at 120 ). -
Page 17: Cascading Individual Units In A Control Configuration
Table 5 Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VS-402xl/VS-602xl units (terminating the RS-485 line at 120 ). Set Dip 4 OFF on the other VS-402xl/VS-602xl units Set Dip 6 ON on all VS-402xl/VS-602xl units (enabling the Reply option... -
Page 18: Control Configuration Via Rs-485
8 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units. (If using shielded twisted pair cable, the shield is usually connected to the “G” (Ground) PIN of the first unit). Set the first VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit as MACHINE # 1 and the following 7 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units as MACHINE # 2 to MACHINE # 8, according to Table 5. -
Page 19: Looping Units In An Increased Output Configuration
Set Dip 7 ON on all units (as the PC connects via the RS-485 port) Figure 10: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS-485 6.4 Looping Units in an Increased Output Configuration You can loop up to 8 VS-402xl/VS-602xl units to increase outputs. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 20: Operating The Vertical Interval Video-Audio Matrix Switcher
, or other serial controller A remote dry contact switch 1 Set DIP 7 ON on all VS-402xl/VS-602xl units when a PC or touch screen system functions via the RS-485 serial port 2 For instructions on using the Windows 95/98/NT Control Software, refer to the separate user manual (included on the CD-ROM in .pdf format), Kramer Control Software... -
Page 21: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option
1 When cascading units in an input expansion configuration or RGB(H) mode, as section 6.1 describes, pressing the front panel AFV button on one interconnected VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit also illuminates the AFV button on the other VS-402xl/VS-602xl units. However, pressing the VIDEO or AUDIO button on an interconnected VS-402xl/VS-602xl unit does not illuminate the corresponding VIDEO or AUDIO buttons on the other VS-402xl/VS-602xl units. -
Page 22: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication
Power cord, PC control software Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 7: VS-402xl/VS-602xl Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels... -
Page 23: Communication Protocol
Communication Protocol 10 Communication Protocol This protocol, which enables RS-232 communication between the VS-402xl/VS-602xl and the PC, uses 4 bytes of information, and data is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Table 8: Protocol Definitions... -
Page 24: Table 9: Instruction Codes
Communication Protocol Table 9: Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET VIDEO SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which Set equal to video output is to be switched which is to be switched (0 = disconnect) (0 = to all the outputs) SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input which... - Page 25 NOTE 16 - The reply to the “ REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED” is as 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. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
- Page 26 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 27 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com. Updates to this user manual may be found at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...
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