Kramer Electronics VS-5x5 - Manual (Page 3)

VS-5x5 – Contents i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Firmware Upgrade 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VS-5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 3
4 Installing in a Rack 6
5 Connecting the VS-5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 7
5.1 Connecting the VS-5x5 Rear Panel 7
5.2 Connecting to the VS-5x5 via RS-232 8
5.3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 9
5.4 Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 10
5.5 Setting the DIP-Switches 10
6 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 12
7 Operating the VS-5x5 14
7.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 14
7.2 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 15
7.3 Switching OUT-IN Combinations 15
7.4 Confirming Settings 16
7.5 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 17
7.6 Locking the Front Panel 19
7.7 Adjusting the Audio Gain Control 19
8 Technical Specifications 20
9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 21
10 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control 22
10.1 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control 22
10.2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control 24
11 Kramer Protocol 2000 26
Figures
Figure 1: VS-5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher - Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VS-5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher - Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 8
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 9
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 9
Figure 6: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 10
Figure 7: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection 10
Figure 8: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection 10
Figure 9: DIP-switch Settings 10
Figure 10: Cascade Configuration for RS-232/RS-485 Control 13
Figure 11: VS-5x5 Unit Characteristics 14
Figure 12: Storing and Recalling using the Input / Output Buttons 17