User manual
VS-88HDCPxl –  Contents 
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Contents 
1  Introduction  1 
2  Getting Started  2 
2.1  Achieving the Best Performance  2 
2.2  Safety Instructions  3 
2.3  Recycling Kramer Products  3 
3  Overview  4 
3.1  About Fast Switching  5 
3.2  Defining the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher  5 
3.3  Using the IR Transmitter  8 
4  Installing in a Rack  9 
5  Connecting the VS-88HDCPxl  10 
5.1  Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via RS-232  11 
5.2  Connecting via Ethernet  12 
6  Operating the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher  13 
6.1  Routing Inputs to Outputs  13 
6.2  Disconnecting the Outputs  13 
6.3  Storing and Recalling a Setup  14 
6.4  Changing the Port Switching Speed  15 
6.5  Setting HDCP to On/Off  16 
6.6  Acquiring the EDID  16 
6.7  Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel  18 
6.8  Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values  19 
6.9  Controlling Configuration via the Ethernet Port  19 
6.10  Firmware Upgrade  19 
7  Technical Specifications  20 
8  Default Communication Parameters  21 
9  Protocol 2000  22 
Figures 
Figure 1: VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel  6 
Figure 2: VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel  7 
Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl Rear Panel  11 
Figure 4: SELECTOR Buttons  14 










