Owner manual

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable 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 Connecting the VS-808TP 7
6.1 Connecting a Serial Data Source to the VS-808TP RS-232 Data Port 8
6.2 Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-808TP 8
6.3 Connecting to the VS-808TP via Ethernet 10
6.4 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 12
6.5 Wiring the CAT 5 Line In/Line Out RJ-45 Connectors 13
7 Operating the VS-808TP Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 14
7.1 Using the Menu 15
8 Operating the VS-808TP Remotely via the Web Pages 19
8.1 Accessing the VS-808TP Web Pages 19
8.2 Connections Page 20
8.3 Setup Page 20
8.4 User Management 23
8.5 Firmware 23
9 Technical Specifications 24
10 Default Parameters 25
10.1 Default Communication Parameters 25
10.2 Default Logon Credentials 25
11 Kramer Protocol 26
11.1 Kramer Protocol 2000 26
Figures
Figure 1: VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 7
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 9
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 9
Figure 6: Wiring for an RS-485 Serial Data Source 10
Figure 7: Wiring for an RS-422 Serial Data Source 10
Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 11
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 12
Figure 10: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 13
Figure 11: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection 13
Figure 12: CAT 5 Pinout 13
Figure 13: Web Browser Address Bar 19
Figure 14: Connections Page 20
Figure 15: Web Page 21