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Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-000654 Rev 5 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications: ...
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS-88H 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.
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/.
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Overview The VS-88H is a high quality 8x8 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signal and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously. In particular, the VS-88H features: ...
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figure 1: VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Indication LED and Receiver Lights yellow when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter, signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter...
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figure 2: VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 8) Connect to up to 8 HDMI sources OUT HDMI Connectors (1 to 8) Connect to up to 8 HDMI acceptors...
This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50). Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-88H - Installing in a Rack www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
Connecting the VS-88H Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-88H. After connecting your VS-88H, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-88H as illustrated in the example in Figure 1.
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Connecting to the VS-88H via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-88H via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To connect to the VS-88H via RS-232: ...
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88H to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-88H with the factory configured default IP address.
5. 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. 7. Click OK. Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window VS-88H - Connecting the VS-88H www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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5.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port to a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS-88H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or router using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-88H - Connecting the VS-88H www.camboard.de...
You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 16 setups and then recall them using the OUT (1-8) and IN (9-16) SELECTOR buttons (see Figure VS-88H - Operating the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
Section 6 Several sets of inputs and outputs (see .4.2) Section 6 The default EDID (see .4.3) VS-88H - Operating the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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4. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID is to be acquired (for example, OUT 1). 5. Press the SELECT IN 1 button again. The IN 1 button stops flashing. VS-88H - Operating the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
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3. Press the OFF button until a "0" (zero) appears on the display. 4. Press the EDID button. The process is complete when the display returns to normal. VS-88H - Operating the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) Ethernet port on your PC. Use your PC to configure the initial settings (see Section 5 .1). VS-88H - Operating the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. 1st Byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 2nd Byte INPUT...
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NOTE 8 - The reply is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined / no valid input is detected; or 1 if it is defined / valid input is detected. VS-88H - Kramer Protocol 2000 www.camboard.de Tel.
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For example, if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system (48 inputs, 32 outputs), the reply to the HEX code 82 (ie. request the number of outputs) would be HEX codes ie. 16 outputs VS-88H - Kramer Protocol 2000 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
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Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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...
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