Kramer Electronics VS-88HCB User Manual
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Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Quick Start
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3
Overview
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4
Your VS-88HCB
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4.1
Using the IR Transmitter
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5
Installing in a Rack
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6
Connecting the VS-88HCB
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6.1
Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
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6.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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6.3
Controlling via RS-485
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6.4
Controlling the VS-88HCB via the Ethernet Port
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6.4.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
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6.4.2
Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable
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6.4.3
Configuring the Ethernet Port
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6.5
Setting the VS-88HCB Dipswitches
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6.5.1
Setting the SELF ADDRESS Dipswitches
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6.5.2
Setting the Reply Dipswitch
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6.5.3
Setting the RS-232/RS-485 Dipswitch
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Operating Your VS-88HCB
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7.1
Displaying the Unit Characteristics
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7.2
Selecting and Connecting an Output and/or Input
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7.3
Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option
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7.3.1
Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option
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7.3.2
Setting the Breakaway Option
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7.4
Confirming Settings
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7.4.1
Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes
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7.4.2
Confirming a Switching Action
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7.5
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
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7.5.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
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7.5.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
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7.5.3
Deleting an Input/Output Configuration
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7.6
Resetting the Machine
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Controlling Several VS-88HCB Units
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8.1
Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485
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8.2
Control Configuration via RS-485
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8.3
Control Configuration via the ETHERNET Port
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Technical Specifications
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Table of Hex Codes for the Master VS-88HCB
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Communication Protocol 2000
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