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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview Defining the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter 2 2 3 3 4 5 8 4 Installing in a Rack 5 5.1 5.2 Connecting the VS-88HDCPxl Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via RS-232 Operating via Ethernet 10 11 12 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.
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.
2 Getting Started We recommend that you: Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment i 2.1 Review the contents of this user manual Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.2 Safety Instructions ! 2.3 Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning: Do not open the unit.
3 Overview The high-quality Kramer VS-88HDCPxl is an HDCP compatible 8 x 8 DVI Matrix Switcher that accepts up to eight DVI inputs and routes the selected DVI input signal to any or all of eight DVI outputs. Note that only the digital signal (DVI-D) is available on the DVI connector. The VS-88HDCPxl features: Max. Data Rate - 6.75Gbps (2.
You can control the VS-88HDCPxl using the front panel buttons or remotely via: RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller 3.1 The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter The Ethernet port Defining the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher This section defines the VS-88HDCPxl.
6 Figure 1: VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel VS-88HDCPxl – Overview 6 # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver and LED IR remote control sensor. LED lights yellow when receiving an IR signal 2 POWER LED Lights green when the unit is turned on 3 ALL Button Press to select all inputs or all outputs (see Section 6.1) 4 OFF Button Press to disconnect one or all outputs (see Section 6.
VS-88HDCPxl – Overview Figure 2: VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel # Feature Function 13 INPUT DVI Connectors Connect to the DVI sources (from 1 to 8) 14 RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) Connector Connect to a PC or the serial remote controller (see Section 8) 15 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector Connect to a PC or other Ethernet controller via a LAN (see Section 8) 16 RESET Button Press and hold to reset the Ethernet configuration to its factory default values (see Section 8) 17 OUTPUT DVI Connec
3.2 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (Model: C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50).
4 Installing in a Rack VS-88HDCPxl - Installing in a Rack 9
5 Connecting the VS-88HDCPxl i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-88HDCPxl. After connecting your VS-88HDCPxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-88HDCPxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1. Connect up to eight DVI sources (for example, DVD players) to the IN DVI connectors. 2. Connect the OUT DVI connectors to up to eight DVI acceptors (for example, DVI displays). 3.
Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl Rear Panel 5.1 Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-88HDCPxl via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
5.2 Operating via Ethernet You can connect to the VS-88HDCPxl via Ethernet using either of the following methods: Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 5.2.1) Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Section 5.2.2) Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions. After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port.
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6.
Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 14 VS-88HDCPxl - Connecting the VS-88HDCPxl
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. Figure 7: Internet Protocol Properties Window 7. Click OK. 8. Click Close. 5.2.
6 Operating the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to: 6.1 Route inputs to outputs (see Section 6.1) Disconnect outputs (see Section 6.2) Store and recall a setup (see Section 6.3) Acquire the EDID (see Section 6.4) Lock and unlock the front panel (see Section 6.5) Reset the Ethernet configuration to default values (see Section 6.6) Control the machine via the Ethernet port (see Section 6.
Figure 8: SELECTOR Buttons i The gray numbers (1 to 16) in Figure 8 that illustrate the corresponding store/recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration only and do not actually appear on the buttons. To store a setup (for example, to preset 10): 1. Configure the switching as required for the preset 2. Press the STO button. The STO button flashes. 3. Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the machine setup (for example, OUT 2 for preset 10). 4.
6.4 Acquiring the EDID You can acquire the EDID from: 6.4.1 One output set to one or more of the four inputs (see Section 6.4.1) Different outputs set to different inputs (see Section 6.4.2) The default EDID (see Section 6.4.3) Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display: 1. Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire the EDID. 2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds.
3. Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID is to be copied (for example, IN 1). The selected input number flashes on the display. 4. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID is to be acquired (for example, OUT 1). 5. Press the SELECT IN 1 button again. The IN 1 button stops flashing. 6. Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID is to be copied (for example, IN 3). The selected input number flashes on the display. 7.
4. Press the EDID button. The process is complete when the display returns to normal. 6.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent unintended tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock your VS-88HDCPxl. To lock the VS-88HDCPxl: 6.6 Press the PANEL LOCK button on the front Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button, located on the rear panel of the unit. 6.
7 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 8 DVI connectors OUTPUTS: 8 DVI connectors MAX. DATA RATE: 6.75Gbps (2.
8 Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Command Format: HEX Example (Output 1 to Input 1): 0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81 Ethernet 22 IP Address: 192.168.1.39 TCP Port Number: 5000 Network Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.
9 Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. MSB LSB 1st Byte 0 7 DESTINATION D 6 INSTRUCTION N2 2 N5 5 N4 4 N3 3 2nd Byte 1 7 I6 6 I5 5 I4 4 INPUT I3 3 3rd Byte 1 7 O6 6 O5 5 O4 4 OUTPUT O3 3 4th Byte 1 7 OVR 6 X 5 M4 4 M3 3 N1 1 N0 0 I2 2 I1 1 I0 0 O2 2 O1 1 O0 0 MACHINE NUMBER M2 M1 2 1 M0 0 1st BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 0.
Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Instruction Definition for Specific Instruction # Description Input Output Notes 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to be switched (0 = disconnect) Set equal to video output which is to be switched (0 = to all the outputs) 2, 15 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP # 0 - to store 1 - to delete 2, 3, 15 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP # 0 2, 3, 15 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A VIDEO OUTPUT Set as SETUP # Equal to outp
NOTE 4 - The reply to a "REQUEST" instruction is as follows: the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned, and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively.
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