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Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 4 4.1 5 6 6.1 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your Matrix Switchers Using the IR Transmitter Installing on a Rack Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Setting the DIP-Switches 1 2 2 4 5 14 15 16 18 6.1.1 6.1.2 Self Address DIP-Switches Setting Connection DIP-Switches 18 19 6.2 6.3 6.4 7 7.1 7.2 7.
Contents Tables Table 1: Front Panel Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 2: Rear Panel Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Front Panel VS-646 6x6 (VS-848 8x8) Features Table 4: Rear Panel VS-646 6x6 (VS-848 8x8) Features Table 5: DIP-switch Settings Table 6: Self Address DIP-switch Settings Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VS-606xl/VS-808xl/VS-804xl Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VS-646/VS848 Table 9: Protocol Definitions Table 10: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Tabl
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 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 cables1 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation: 1 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.
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Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VS-606xl, VS-804xl and VS-808xl are high performance matrix switchers for composite video and unbalanced stereo audio signals (via RCA connectors). The Kramer VS-646 and VS-848 are high performance matrix switchers for composite video and balanced stereo audio signals (via terminal block connectors). Switching during the vertical interval ensures glitch-free switching with genlocked sources.
Your Matrix Switchers 4 Your Matrix Switchers The VS-606xl, VS-808xl and VS-804xl are video/unbalanced audio matrix switchers that differ only in the number of their input and output channels: VS-606xl, illustrated in Figure 1, has 6 inputs and 6 outputs VS-808xl, illustrated in Figure 2, has 8 inputs and 8 outputs VS-804xl, illustrated in Figure 3, has 8 inputs and 4 outputs Table 1 and Table 2 define their front and rear panel features1 respectively.
6 Figure 1: VS-606xl 6x6 Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Your Matrix Switchers KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 2: VS-808xl 8x8 Video/Audio Matrix Switcher 7
8 Figure 3: VS-804xl 8x4 Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Your Matrix Switchers KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your Matrix Switchers Table 1: Front Panel Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Feature IR Receiver Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF OFF Button An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outpu
Your Matrix Switchers Table 2: Rear Panel Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Features # 14 15 16 17 Feature EXT. SYNC BNC Connector AUDIO INPUT RCA Connectors VIDEO INPUT BNC Connectors SYNC SELECT Source Selector Button 18 19 20 21 22 AUDIO OUTPUT RCA Connectors VIDEO OUTPUT BNC Connectors2 RS-485 Connector RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Setup DIP-switches 23 24 Power Connector with Fuse REMOTE IR 3.
Figure 4: VS-646 6x6 Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Your Matrix Switchers 11
12 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Figure 5: VS-848 8x8 Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Your Matrix Switchers
Your Matrix Switchers Table 3: Front Panel VS-646 6x6 (VS-848 8x8) Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Feature IR Receiver Function The LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF OFF Button An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs1 2 OUTPU
Your Matrix Switchers Table 4: Rear Panel VS-646 6x6 (VS-848 8x8) Features # 14 15 16 17 Feature EXT. SYNC BNC Connector AUDIO INPUT Terminal Block Connectors VIDEO INPUT BNC Connectors SYNC SELECT Source Selector Button 18 19 20 21 VIDEO OUTPUT BNC Connectors2 AUDIO OUTPUT RCA Connectors RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Setup DIP-switches 22 23 24 RS-485 Connector Power Connector with Fuse REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack 4.
Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes how to install your product in a rack. Before Installing in a rack Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: Operating temperature range +5 to +45 C (41 to 113 F) Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing Storage temperature range -20 to +70 C (-4 to 158 F) Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing How to Rack Mount To rack-mount a machine: 1.
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting1 the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher To connect a single2 VS-808xl switcher, as illustrated in the example in Figure 6, do the following3: 1. Connect up to eight1 composite video sources (for example, composite video players) to the VIDEO INPUT BNC connectors and the AUDIO INPUT R and L RCA4 connectors. 2.
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 6: Connecting the Video Sources and Acceptors to the Rear Panel 17
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher 6.1 Setting the DIP-Switches This section describes the machine setup and DIP-switch selection. Figure 7 and Table 5 describe the VS-808xl DIP-switches.
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher 6.1.2 Setting Connection DIP-Switches When connecting a PC via the RS-232, set DIP-switch # 8 to ON. When connecting a PC via the RS-485, set DIP-switch # 8 to OFF. DIP-switch # 5 enables or disables Reply from the matrix switcher to the PC. In some applications, it may be desirable for some machines not to reply to instructions received on the RS-232 and RS-485 ports. If so, set the Reply DIP-switch to OFF. 6.
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher 6.3 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 You can control up to eight single VS-808xl units with control from a PC via RS-232 (see section 6.2) and RS-485 as illustrated in Figure 9. To control via RS-232 and RS-485, do as follows: 1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources and acceptors, and the power cord to each VS-808xl unit. 2. On each VS-808xl unit, set the Self Address DIP-switches, as required1 (see Table 6). 3.
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher 6.4 RGB/YUV Switching with RS-232 Figure 10 describes a typical component video/RGB setup where every video signal is composed of three sub signals (components), which should be switched together (also valid for YUV components). For RS-232 control of the component matrix switcher, an additional piece of equipment would be required.
Connecting the VS-808xl Video/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 10: RGB Switching with RS-232 control via a Computer 22 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Operating VS-808xl Matrix Switcher 7 Operating VS-808xl Matrix Switcher Operate your VS-808xl via: The front panel buttons RS-232/ RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller 7.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics The VS-808xl 7-segment Display shows the selected audio1 or video2 input switched to the marked output.
Operating VS-808xl Matrix Switcher 7.3 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways, either: Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels; or Breakaway, in which video and audio channels switch independently 7.3.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option To set the Audio-follow-video (AFV) option, press the AFV button.
Operating VS-808xl Matrix Switcher 7.4.2 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration To recall an input/output configuration, do the following: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button blinks. 2. Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button (the INPUT SELECTOR button # corresponding to the setup #). The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. 7.4.3 Deleting an Input/Output Configuration To delete an input/output configuration, do the following: 1. Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously.
Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 7 details the VS-606xl, the VS-808xl and the VS-804xl technical specifications1. Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VS-606xl/VS-808xl/VS-804xl INPUTS: VS-606xl VS-808xl VS-804xl OUTPUTS: VS-606xl VS-808xl VS-804xl MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: BANDWIDTH (-3dB): NON LINEARITY: DIFF. GAIN: DIFF.
Technical Specifications Table 8 details the VS-646 and the VS-848 technical specifications1. Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VS-646/VS848 INPUTS: VS-646 6 composite video, 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors 1 sync/video genlock 1Vpp/75 with sync select switch 6 balanced audio stereo, +4dBm/33k on detachable terminal blocks VS-848 8 composite video, 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors.
Communication Protocol 9 Communication Protocol The VS-808xl 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.
Communication Protocol Table 10: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Communication Protocol 16 # INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION INPUT OUTPUT ERROR/BUSY For invalid/valid input (i.e.
Communication Protocol 43 # INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO PARAMETER SETTINGS 1 – Input FOR INSTRUCTIONS 21, 23, 26 2 – Output 44 MEDIA CONTROL 45 56 REQUEST MEDIA CONTROL SETTINGS CHANGE TO ASCII 57 SET AUTO-SAVE 58 EXECUTE LOADED DATA 59 LOAD VIDEO DATA 60 LOAD AUDIO DATA 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 62 DEFINE MACHINE 63 EXTENDED DATA Set equal to switch number Set equal to switch number 0 I3 - no save I4 - auto-save Set as 0, or as SETUP #.
Communication Protocol would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 5 – For the OUTPUT byte set as 6, the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte. Similarly, for the OUTPUT byte set as 7, the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte. Note also, that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable, but is selected using switches, jumpers, etc! NOTE 6 – If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions, then, if the function is defined on this machine, it replies with OUTPUT=1.
Communication Protocol For example, to set for 350ms blanking time (14 steps), send HEX codes 07 8E A0 81 NOTE 18 – Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS-232. To do this, the user sends instruction 7 with the “ Set for delayed switch” option (64dec) before sending the switch command (instruction 1) or pressing via front panel. The switch is not executed (unless timed-out) until the “ Execute delayed switch” code is sent, or the “ Set for delayed switch” code is sent again.
Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-808xl 10 Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-808xl Table 11 shows the “ HEX” codes for switching the Master VS-808xl.
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.
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution P/N: 2900- 002092 Rev: 5 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
