Kramer Electronics VS-88HCB - Manual (Page 6)

Overview
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3 Overview
The high performance VS-88HCB is a universal matrix switcher for composite
video, s-Video, component video (Y, Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr), balanced stereo audio
and S/PDIF digital audio signals. It can route any or all inputs to any or all outputs
simultaneously. The VS-88HCB 8x8 Component /Video / Audio Matrix
Switcher features:
High Bandwidth - 300MHz (-3dB) fully loaded
HDTV compatibility
Control via the front panel, RS-232 (K-Router™ Windows®-based
software is included), RS-485, Ethernet, IR Remote RC-IR2 (included)
and external Remote IR receiver (optional), see section 4.1
A Take button to execute multiple switches all at once
Memory locations that can be used to store multiple switches as presets to
be recalled and executed when needed
Audio (analog) breakaway switching, for switching audio independently
from video
The VS-88HCB is housed in a 19” 3U rack mountable enclosure.
In addition, the VS-88HCB:
Can be used for mixed video applications such as CV, Y/C and YUV
simultaneously
Includes an ETHERNET connection that supports easy dial-up and Internet
system remote control (requiring only a dedicated IP address 1 and a modem in
the remote location) whether it is a stand-alone PC or a LAN 2 system
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer VS-88HCB away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VS-88HCB
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front and rear panels of the VS-88HCB.
1 IP Address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a particular server or
workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP
network must have a unique IP address. This address is used to reference the specific unit
2 LAN is Local Area Network