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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Using Twisted Pair Cable 2 2 2 3 Overview 3 4 Defining the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 4 5 Installing the VS-808TP in a Rack 6 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7 7.
Figure 16: Serial Page Figure 17: Port Name Page Figure 18: Data and Audio Processing Page Figure 19: User Management Page Figure 20: Firmware Page ii 21 22 22 23 23 VS-808TP - Contents
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis.
2 Getting Started We recommend that you: • Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment • Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance, high resolution cables • i 2.1 Use only the power cord supplied with the device Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs and to check whether firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
3 Overview Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher. This unique matrix switcher which utilizes economical TP (Twisted Pair) cabling often pre-installed in buildings these days, routes and distributes signals both from a local and/or remote source, and at extended ranges. It is designed especially for installations where a high level of control possibilities is required from extended distances.
4 4 Defining the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VS-808TP. VS-808TP – Defining the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front Panel # Feature Function 1 AUDIO Button Press to display/switch audio status. Press again to display/switch video/RS-232 status 2 MENU Button Press to display the menu.
VS-808TP – Defining the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VS-808TP. Figure 2: VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear Panel # Feature Function 8 9 10 11 Unbalanced AUDIO Connectors Balanced IN 3.5mm mini jack Connect to the output of the unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, the audio output of the laptop) OUT 3.
5 6 Installing the VS-808TP in a Rack VS-808TP - Installing the VS-808TP in a Rack
6 Connecting the VS-808TP i Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your VS-808TP. After connecting your VS-808TP, connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices. Figure 3: Connecting the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher To connect the VS-808TP as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1.
An audio source (for example, the audio output of a laptop) to the Audio In 3.5mm mini jack 2. For a local video and audio acceptor connect: The PC Out 15-pin HD (F) connector to the video input of the acceptor (for example, an AV system) The Audio Out 3.5mm audio jack to the audio input of the acceptor 3.
6.2.1 Connecting an RS-232 Serial Controller to the VS-808TP RS-232 Control Port You can connect to the unit (the RS-232 CONTROL port) via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.
6.2.2 Connecting an RS-485/RS422 Serial Data Source to the VS-808TP To connect an RS-485/RS-422 serial data source to the VS-808TP: • Connect the RS-485/RS-422 serial data source to the RS-485/RS-422 terminal block connector on the rear panel of the device as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7 Figure 6: Wiring for an RS-485 Serial Data Source Figure 7: Wiring for an RS-422 Serial Data Source 6.
To configure your PC after connecting the Ethernet port: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. 2. Select Properties. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button. Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 7. Click OK. 6.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the VS-808TP via a network switch/hub: • Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch/hub using a straight through cable 6.
Figure 10: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 11: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection 6.5 Wiring the CAT 5 Line In/Line Out RJ-45 Connectors This section defines the CAT 5 pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors. i Note, that the cable Ground shielding must be connected / soldered to the connector shield.
7 Operating the VS-808TP Locally via the Front Panel Buttons The VS-808TP is operated using the front panels buttons as follows: • Press the left (◄) or right (►) arrows to move backward or forward to select the output of a switched pair • Press the up (▲) or down (▼) arrows to move up or down through available input channels • Press Enter to activate changes You can set or change several outputs together and then press Enter to finalize the operation.
The device then displays the last active video switching configuration, an example of which is displayed below. OUTPUT 01 INPUT 7.1 01 02 02 03 03 04 05 04 06 05 07 06 07 08 08 L L Using the Menu The menu is shown on the display when the Menu button is pressed. Pressing either the Menu button a second time or the Esc button exits the menu.
7.1.1 Set IP Port Sub-menu The parameters in the Set IP Port sub-menu set the network IP values and reset the device. For factory defaults see Section 10. Parameter Description IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Default IP Settings Save and Reset the Device Exit Without Save Sets the IP network address Any valid IP address Sets the IP network mask Any valid subnet mask Sets the IP gateway address Any valid gateway address Sets the IP settings to the factory default (see Section 10.
7.1.3 Adjust Video Level Sub-menu The Video Level sub-menu allows you to adjust the video level of each channel. 7.1.4 Parameter Description Optimize Video Output Port Video quality adjustment is done automatically at every connection change or it can be manually forced via the front panel or the Web pages. For local ports only the gain is adjusted Adjust Audio Level Sub-menu The Audio Level sub-menu allows you to adjust the audio level of each channel. 7.1.
7.1.7 Data and Audio Processing Sub-menu The Data and Audio Processing sub-menu allows you set the processing for the model of TP transmitter being used.
8 Operating the VS-808TP Remotely via the Web Pages You can operate the VS-808TP using a standard Web browser over a LAN. The Web pages are divided into four sections: • Connections—Controls switching, video gain and compensation, and audio volume (see Section 8.2) • Setup—Controls Web, serial, port names, and data and audio processing (see Section 8.3) 8.1 • User Management—Controls user administration (see Section 8.4) • Firmware—Updating the firmware of the device (see Section 8.
8.2 Connections Page The Connections (switching) page provides control of: • Combined video and audio switching (blue square) • Video switching (orange square) • Audio switching (gray square) • Video port gain and compensation optimization • Audio port volume • Saving and loading preset switching configurations Figure 14: Connections Page 8.3 Setup Page The Setup pages consist of four sub-pages: 20 • Web page (see Section 8.3.1) • Serial page (see Section 8.3.
For defaults see Section 10. 8.3.1 Web Page The Web page allows you to: • Set the IP parameters for the device • Select the Website timeout. If there is no Web page access during this period you are automatically logged out • Enable and disable Telnet access to the device Figure 15: Web Page 8.3.
8.3.3 Port Name Page The Port Name page allows you to rename the ports. These names appear on the Connections page (see Section 8.2). Figure 17: Port Name Page 8.3.4 Data and Audio Processing Page The Data and Audio Processing page allows you to select either no processing or for the device to provide data and audio processing.
8.4 User Management The User Management page allows you to view, edit and delete current users, and add new ones (if you have user management rights authorization). Users can be given one of the following privilege levels: • User—Basic rights (perform switching, save and recall presets, and adjust audio level) • Super User—Full rights (no user management) • Administrator—Full rights and user management Figure 19: User Management Page 8.
9 Technical Specifications SIGNAL INPUTS: SIGNAL OUTPUTS: CONTROL INPUTS/OUTPUTS: RESOLUTION (VIDEO): VIDEO CONTROL EQUALIZATION/GAIN AUDIO GAIN: MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH: BAUD RATE (RS-232): POWER CONSUMPTION: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: 24 8 CAT 5 remote transmitters on RJ-45 connectors 1 local RGBHV WUXGA on a 15-pin HD connector 1 local unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.
10 Default Parameters 10.1 Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format Hex Example (Output 1 to Input 1) H01H81H81H81 Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values, power cycle the device while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit IP Address 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 0.0.0.0 10.
11 Kramer Protocol The VS-808TP supports the Kramer Protocol 2000. You can download our user friendly “Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000” from the technical support section at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. 11.1 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS-232/RS 485/Ethernet communication protocol (Version 0.51) uses four bytes of information as defined below. For serial communication parameters, see Section 10.1.
When switching (ie. instruction codes 1 and 2), the OUTPUT (7 bits) is set as the output number which is to be switched. Similarly, if switching is done via the machine’s front-panel, then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched. For other operations, these bits are defined according to the table. 4th BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1. Bit 5 – Don’t care. OVR – Machine number override. M4…M0 – MACHINE NUMBER. Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers.
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