Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 7 7.
Contents Figures Figure 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher Figure 3: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the VS-88A Figure 5: Connecting the VS-88V Figure 6: Connecting the SD-5788V Figure 7: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Output Figure 8: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Figure 9: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 10: System Connection: Switchers and the PC Figure 11: Component Switcher: VS-88
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 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The 88 Series is a group of 8x8 vertical interval matrix switchers for video/stereo audio/data signals that support the simultaneous connection of one or more inputs to several outputs1. The major innovation with the 88 Series is the ability to switch different kinds of signals simultaneously. Vertical interval switching ensures an undisturbed picture transition. Switching is implemented according to the SMPTE RP-168 standard, when using synchronized SDI sources.
Your Matrix Switchers 4.1 Your VS-88A 8 x 8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher The VS-88A is a high-performance 8x8 stereo audio matrix switcher for balanced audio stereo signals using detachable terminal block connectors.
Figure 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Your Matrix Switchers 5
Your Matrix Switchers Table 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Features # 1 2 3 Feature POWER Switch ALL Button OFF Button 4 SELECT Buttons 5 STO Button 6 RCL Button 7 IN SYSTEM Button 8 TAKE Button (TAKE = CONFIRM) OUTPUT labels INPUT Status Display INPUT Terminal Block Connectors OUTPUT Terminal Block Connectors MACHINE # RS-485 Connector 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OUT IN Function Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 1 Pressing ALL before pressing an IN button, connects that
Your Matrix Switchers 4.2 Your VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher The VS-88V is a high-performance 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher for composite video signals.
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 2: VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your Matrix Switchers Table 2: VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher Features # 1 2 Feature POWER Switch ALL Button (ALL= All Outputs) 3 OFF Button (OFF= All Inputs) 4 5 6 SELECT OUT Buttons SELECT IN Buttons STO Button 7 RCL Button 8 IN SYSTEM Button 9 TAKE Button (TAKE = CONFIRM) 10 OUTPUT labels 11 INPUT Status Display 12 Input Status LEDs 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 INPUTS BNC Connectors OUTPUTS BNC Connectors SYNC BNC Connectors 75 ohms Button RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub Connector MACHINE # DIP-switch
Your Matrix Switchers 4.3 Your SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher The SD-7588V is a high-performance multi-standard 8x8 serial digital video matrix switcher that is adjustment-free, cable-equalized and reclocking.
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 3: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher 11
Your Matrix Switchers Table 3 defines the features and functions of the SD-7588V: Table 3: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Features # 1 2 3 Feature Power Switch ALL Button (ALL= All Outputs) OFF Button (OFF= All Inputs) Function Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit Pressing ALL before pressing an INPUT button, connects that input to all 1 outputs 4 5 6 SELECT Buttons OUT IN 7 RCL Button 8 IN SYSTEM Button 9 10 11 TAKE Button (TAKE = CONFIRM) OUTPUT Labels INPUT Status Display 12 INP
Installing in a Rack 5 Installing in a Rack This section describes how to install the unit 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 +5º to +45º C (41º to 113º F) Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing Storage temperature range -20º to +70º C (-4º to 158º F) Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing How to Rack Mount To rack-mount a machine: 1.
Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers 6 Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers This section describes how to connect: A VS-88A standalone unit (see section 6.1) A VS-88V standalone unit (see section 6.2) An SD-7588V standalone unit (see section 6.3) A balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input or output (see section 6.4 Several units and the PC (see section 6.5) A component switcher (see section 6.
Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers 6.1 Connecting a VS-88A To connect the VS-88A as shown in Figure 4: 1. Connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio sources1 (for example, balanced stereo audio players) to INPUT terminal blocks 1 to 8. 2. Connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio acceptors1 (for example, balanced stereo audio recorders) to OUTPUT terminal blocks 1 to 8. 3. If you are using a PC to control the device, connect the serial port of the controlling device to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub connector.
Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers 6.2 Connecting a VS-88V To connect the VS-88V as shown in Figure 5: 1. Connect up to 8 composite video sources (for example, composite video players) to INPUT BNC connectors 1 to 81. 2. Connect up to 8 composite video acceptors (for example, composite video recorders) to OUTPUT BNC connectors 1 to 81. 3. Connect up to 2 video acceptors (for example, composite video displays (not shown)) to the looping SYNC BNC connectors. 4.
Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers 6.3 Connecting an SD-5788V To connect the SD-5788V as shown in Figure 6: 1. Connect up to 8 SDI digital video sources (for example, SDI video players) to INPUT BNC connectors 1 to 81. 2. Connect up to 8 SDI digital video acceptors (for example, SDI displays) to OUTPUT BNC connectors 1 to 81. 3. Connect up to 2 video acceptors (for example, SDI displays (not shown)) to the looping SYNC BNC connectors or set the 75 termination switch. 4.
Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers 6.4 Connecting the Stereo Audio Input/Output This section illustrates how to wire: A balanced stereo audio input and output, see Figure 7 An unbalanced stereo audio input, see Figure 8 An unbalanced stereo audio output, see Figure 9 Figure 7: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Output 6.
Connecting Your 88 Series Matrix Switchers Figure 10: System Connection: Switchers and the PC 6.6 1 Connecting a Component , Y/C, RGBS or RGBHV Switcher A component2 switcher consists of three VS-88V switchers, interconnected as one group, with one of the switchers set as the Master. A component switcher can function in the IN SYSTEM or standalone mode. Similarly, you can configure two VS-88V switchers for Y/C (s-Video), four VS-88V switchers for RGBS or five VS-88V switchers for RGBHV.
Operation Figure 11 illustrates a component switcher that consists of a group of 3 VS-88V switchers: Figure 11: Component Switcher: VS-88V Group Connection 7 Operation This section describes the modes, setup, and the operation of the devices using the front panel controls. For instructions on using the Windows®-based Kramer control software, refer to the separate user manual1, Kramer Control Software. 7.
Operation 7.1.1 System Modes By default, a switcher starts in the standalone mode and the IN SYSTEM key does not illuminate. Pressing the IN SYSTEM key twice toggles to the IN SYSTEM mode.
Operation 7.2 Setup Information This section describes setup capacity, switching the power on, timeout and the system settings. 7.2.1 Setting DIP-Switches Each 88 Series switcher includes a rear panel set of six DIP-switches, as Figure 12, Table 4 and Table 5 define.
Operation 7.2.2 Setup Capacity From every switcher you can store up to 8 setups. From the PC you can store up to 15 setups. 7.2.3 Switching the Power On To switch the power on at all the switchers, do the following: 1. Verify, via the automatic self-test, that all switchers function correctly. 2. Check the firmware version number indicated by the two fast flashing digits on the display1. 7.2.4 Timeout and Priority By design, every push button operation is subject to a 30 second timeout.
Technical Specifications 7.3.2 Recalling a Setting To recall a setting, do the following: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2. Press the Output #. The LED Output display # flashes1, displaying what was previously stored. 3. Press the RCL button again. This recalls the stored data. By design2, you cannot recall data that is stored in a particular unit from a different unit. Each unit, even when set to the IN SYSTEM mode, stores its own data separately. 7.3.
Technical Specifications Table 7: Technical Specifications for the VS-88A INPUTS: 8 balanced stereo audio, +4 dBm/33k OUTPUTS: AUDIO BANDWIDTH: AUDIO CROSSTALK: 8 balanced audio stereo, +4 dBm/50 Vpp max) on detachable terminal blocks > 40 kHz; 0.3db < - 90 dB AUDIO S/N: AUDIO THD: > 90 dB unweighted (1Vpp) < 0.
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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- 002011 Rev: 5 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
