User manual

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining EDID 3
3.2 About HDMI 4
3.3 About HDCP 5
3.4 Recommendations for Best Performance 5
4 Your VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5
5 Installing the VS-88H on a Rack 8
6 Connecting a VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 9
7 Operating the VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10
7.1 Switching an Input to an Output 10
7.2 Acquiring the EDID 10
7.2.1 Acquire an EDID from a Connected Output 10
7.2.2 Acquire an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs 11
7.2.3 Acquire the Default EDID 11
7.3 Storing and Recalling a Setting 12
7.4 Connecting to the VS-88H via RS-232 12
7.5 Controlling via ETHERNET 13
7.5.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 13
7.5.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 14
8 Technical Specifications 14
9 Communication Parameters 15
10 Kramer Protocol 2000 16
Figures
Figure 1: VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6
Figure 2: Connecting a VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 9
Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14
Tables
Table 1: VS-88H 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 7
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VS-88H 14
Table 3: Communication Parameters 15
Table 4: Protocol Definitions 16
Table 5: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 17