Kramer Electronics VS-81HDxl - Manual (Page 2)

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 4
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 7
5 Installing in a Rack 8
6 Connecting Your VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 9
6.1 DIP-switch Settings 11
6.1.1 Setting the Machine ID DIP-switches 11
6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 12
6.3 Controlling via the RS-485 Port 13
6.4 Factory Reset 13
6.5 Switching Genlocked Video Signals 14
6.6 Controlling via ETHERNET 14
6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 14
6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 16
6.6.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 16
6.7 Controlling via the REMOTE Connector 16
7 Operating the VS-81HDxl 17
7.1 Locking the Front Panel 17
8 Technical Specifications 18
9 Kramer Protocol 2000 19
Figures
Figure 1: VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 10
Figure 3: VS-81HDxl MACHINE ID DIP-switches 11
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 12
Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 13
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 15
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 15
Figure 8: Using the REMOTE Connector 16
Tables
Table 1: VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher Features 6
Table 2: MACHINE ID DIP-switch Settings 11
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VS-81HDxl 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Switcher 18
Table 4: Protocol Definitions 19
Table 5: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 20