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Contents Contents 1 2 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start 1 3 4 Overview Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter 3 4 7 5 6 Installing on a Rack Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 8 9 6.3.1 Setting the Machine # Dipswitches 13 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Controlling via the RS-485 Port Factory Reset Switching Genlocked Video Signals Controlling via ETHERNET 14 15 15 16 16 6.8.1 6.8.2 6.8.
Contents Figures Figure 1: VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the Dual-Link VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 4: VS-44HDxl SETUP Dipswitches Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Figure 6: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window Figure 9: Using the REMOTE
Introduction 1 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 most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VS-44HDxl can be used as a high performance 4x4 matrix switcher or as a dual-link 2x2 switcher that lets you simultaneously route any of the inputs to any or all of the outputs for all SDI video signals, using BNC connectors. In particular, the VS-44HDxl: Supports up to 300m cable equalization (300m for SD1 signals, 200m for 1.5GHz HD2 signals, and 100m for 3GHz HD signals) Operates up to 2.
Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher To achieve the best performance: Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-44HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switch
Figure 1: VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 5
Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher # 1 Feature IR Receiver 2 3 POWER Switch INPUT SELECTOR (DUAL LINK) Buttons 4 OUTPUT SELECTOR (DUAL LINK) Buttons 5 STO (STORE) Button 6 TAKE Button 7 RCL (RECALL) Button 8 ALL Button 9 OFF Button 10 11 LOCK Button 7-segment Display Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON o
Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Table 2: Rear Panel VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher # Feature Function 12 13 GENLOCK BNC Connector Connect to the Genlock source Press to terminate the Genlock source (75 ) or release for looping Connect to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line In the dual-link mode, connect the source to inputs 1 and 2 and/or inputs 3 and 4 (DUAL LINK 1 and/or DUAL LINK 2) Connect to the serial digital video sources (from 1 to 4) In the dual-link
Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher This section describes how to connect the VS-44HDxl. Section 6.1 describes how to connect the VS-44HDxl in the dual-link mode. You can use your VS-44HDxl to switch any of the four SDI inputs to any or all of the four SDI outputs, as the illustration in Figure 2 shows. To connect the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher, do the following1: 1.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.1 Connecting the VS-44HDxl in the Dual-Link Mode You can use your VS-44HDxl in the dual-link mode to switch any of the two dual-link SDI inputs to any or all of the two dual-link SDI outputs, as the illustration in Figure 3 shows. To connect the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher in the dual-link mode, do the following1: 1. Connect one or both of the SDI sources to the INPUT DUAL LINK BNC connectors.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the Dual-Link VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.3 Dipswitch Setting By default, all the dipswitches are set to OFF. Figure 4 illustrates the VS-44HDxl dipswitches: SETUP ON 1 2 3 4 Figure 4: VS-44HDxl SETUP Dipswitches 6.3.1 Setting the Machine # Dipswitches The Machine # determines the position of a VS-44HDxl unit, specifying which VS-44HDxl unit is being controlled when several VS-44HDxl units connect to a PC or serial controller.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.5 Controlling via the RS-485 Port To cascade up to eight individual VS-44HDxl units1, via RS-485 (with control via a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC-3000), as Figure 6 illustrates, do the following: 1. Connect the “A” (+) and “B” (-) PINS on the RS-485 terminal block port of the RC-3000 to the “A” (+) and “B” (-) PINS, respectively, on each of the eight VS-44HDxl units.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.7 Switching Genlocked Video Signals The genlock feature lets you switch genlocked video signals according to timing of the GENLOCK reference input1. Connect the GENLOCK cable. If the HD input signal2 that is connected is one of the following, it is necessary to set it up as follows: 1080i@60Hz: press and hold INPUT 1 button for 3 seconds.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 7). Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8. 7. Click OK.
Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6.8.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (StraightThrough Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44HDxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.8.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure it.
Operating the VS-44HDxl 7 Operating the VS-44HDxl You can operate your VS-44HDxl via: The front panel buttons RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system, or other serial controller The Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter The Infra-red remote extension cable transmitter The ETHERNET 7.1 Switching OUT-IN Combinations Section 7.1.1 describes how to switch OUT-IN combinations and section 7.1.2 how to switch OUT-IN combinations in the dual link mode.
Operating the VS-44HDxl 7.1.2 Switch OUT-IN Combinations in the Dual-Link Mode To switch an input to an output in the dual-link mode, via the front panel buttons1, in the AT ONCE mode (see section 7.2), do the following: 1. Press an OUTPUT button (either 1, 2 or ALL). The selected OUTPUT button illuminates brightly, as does the 7-segment display. 2. Press an INPUT button (either 1, 2 or OFF)2. The selected input switches to the selected output, and that input button illuminates brightly.
Operating the VS-44HDxl Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates. 7.2.2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action1 (in CONFIRM mode where the TAKE button is illuminated), do the following: 1. Press an OUT-IN combination. The 7-segment Display blinks2. 2. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. The 7-segment Display no longer blinks. The TAKE button illuminates. To confirm several actions (in CONFIRM mode), do the following: 1.
Operating the VS-44HDxl 7.3.2 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration To recall an input/output configuration, do the following: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button illuminates. 2. Press the appropriate INPUT / OUTPUT button (the button # corresponding to the setup #). That setup configuration will blink in the 7-segment Display. The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. After pressing the same memory location the second time, the settings will take effect.
Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI Matrix Switcher INPUTS: OUTPUTS: MAX.
Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 20001 The VS-44HDxl is compatible with Kramer’ s Protocol 2000 (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 5 - The reply to the "REQUEST SETTING" instruction is as NOTE 4 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 – if there is no signal on the input, 1 – if the signal on the input is SD, or 2 – if the signal on the input is HD. 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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