Instruction Manual

VS-5x5 – Contents i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Firmware Upgrade 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VS-5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 3
4 Installing in a Rack 6
5 Connecting the VS-5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 7
5.1 Connecting the VS-5x5 Rear Panel 7
5.2 Connecting to the VS-5x5 via RS-232 8
5.3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 9
5.4 Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 10
5.5 Setting the DIP-Switches 10
6 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 12
7 Operating the VS-5x5 14
7.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 14
7.2 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 15
7.3 Switching OUT-IN Combinations 15
7.4 Confirming Settings 16
7.5 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 17
7.6 Locking the Front Panel 19
7.7 Adjusting the Audio Gain Control 19
8 Technical Specifications 20
9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 21
10 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control 22
10.1 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control 22
10.2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control 24
11 Kramer Protocol 2000 26
Figures
Figure 1: VS-5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher - Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VS-5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher - Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 8
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 9
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 9
Figure 6: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 10
Figure 7: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection 10
Figure 8: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection 10
Figure 9: DIP-switch Settings 10
Figure 10: Cascade Configuration for RS-232/RS-485 Control 13
Figure 11: VS-5x5 Unit Characteristics 14
Figure 12: Storing and Recalling using the Input / Output Buttons 17