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Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 

 

 

Table 2: Rear Panel VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 

Feature 

Function 

12 

GENLOCK

 BNC Connector  Connect to the Genlock source 

13 

TERM 

75  Button 

Press to terminate the Genlock source (75 ) or release for looping

1

 

14 

LOOP 

BNC Connector

 

Connect to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line 

15 

DUAL LINK INPUT 

BNC 

Connectors

 

In the dual-link mode, connect the source to inputs 1 and 2 and/or inputs 3 

and 4 (DUAL LINK 1 and/or DUAL LINK 2) 

16 

INPUT 

BNC Connectors

 

Connect to the serial digital video sources (from 1 to 4) 

17 

DUAL LINK OUTPUT 

BNC 

Connectors

 

In the dual-link mode, connect the acceptors to outputs 1 and 2 and/or 

outputs 3 and 4 (DUAL LINK 1 and/or DUAL LINK 2) 

18 

OUTPUT 

BNC Connectors 

Connect to the serial digital video acceptors (from 1 to 4) 

19  REMOTE

 

Terminal Block 

Connector 

Connect to contact closure switches (see section 6.9) 

20 

RS-232 

9-pin D-sub Port 

Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller

2

 

21 

RS-485 

Detachable 

Terminal Block Port

 

Pin G is for the Ground connection

3

; pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485 

22  SETUP Dipswitches 

Dipswitches for setup of the unit 

23 

REMOTE IR 

Opening

4

 

Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an 

IR remote controller (instead of using the front panel IR receiver)

5

 

24  ETHERNET Connector 

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 

25  Power Connector with Fuse  AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 

4.1  Using the IR Transmitter 

You can use the 

RC-IR2

 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR 

receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver

6

. The 

external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine. This 

distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension 

cables

7

Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer 

to insert the internal IR connection cable

8

 with the 3.5mm connector that fits into 

the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.  
Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector. 

 
                                                        

1 Push in to terminate the input. Release when the input extends to another unit 
2 Via a null-modem connection 
3 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485 cable. In most applications, the ground is not 
connected 
4 Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 
5 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine (only if the internal 
IR connection cable has been installed) 
6 Model: C-A35M/IRR-50 
7 Model: C-A35M/A35F-50 
8 P/N: 505-70434010-S 

Summary of Contents for 21-70686010

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher...

Page 2: ...1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 16 6 8 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 18 6 8 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 18 6 9 Controlling...

Page 3: ...a RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 15 Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window 17 Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 17 Figure 9 Using the REMOTE Connector 18 Tables Table...

Page 4: ...nfrared remote control transmitter and power cord This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possibl...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 6: ...erent colors green when the VS 44HDxl detects a standard definition signal or blue when it detects a high definition signal Features the ability to switch genlocked video signals according to timing o...

Page 7: ...uality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and...

Page 8: ...Your VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 5 Figure 1 VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher...

Page 9: ...tween the CONFIRM mode 3 and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in CONFIRM mode the TAKE button implements a pending operation4 7 RCL RECALL Button Pressing the RCL butt...

Page 10: ...remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 5 24 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 25 Power Connector with Fuse AC connect...

Page 11: ...er to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected...

Page 12: ...tion 6 3 4 If required3 connect A Genlock source to the GENLOCK BNC connector The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and release the TERM button for looping4 5 Co...

Page 13: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting Your VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher...

Page 14: ...SDI mixer 3 Set the dipswitches see section 6 2 4 If required3 connect A Genlock source to the GENLOCK BNC connector The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and re...

Page 15: ...he VS 44HDxl to work in the dual link mode as follows To switch to the dual link mode press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until a red dot illuminates on the display on the second s...

Page 16: ...ontrolled when several VS 44HDxl units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the Machine on a VS 44HDxl unit via SETUP DIPS 1 2 3 and 4 according to Table 3 When using a standalone VS 44HDxl unit s...

Page 17: ...pter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 44HDxl unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the R...

Page 18: ...twisted pair cable the shield is usually connected to the G Ground PIN of the first unit 2 Set the first VS 44HDxl unit as MACHINE 1 and the following seven VS 44HDxl units as MACHINE 2 to MACHINE 8...

Page 19: ...ling via ETHERNET You can connect the VS 44HDxl via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 6 8 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 6 8 2 for connection...

Page 20: ...n Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 7 Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP address an...

Page 21: ...the REMOTE Connector You can force the routing of one of the four inputs to any of the four outputs1 by remote control To do so connect the appropriate REMOTE input terminal block connector pins to a...

Page 22: ...or standard definition or blue for high definition If an OUTPUT button is not selected that button will not illuminate If a source is connected to an INPUT that INPUT button will illuminate 7 1 1 Swit...

Page 23: ...tion is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error In the CONFIRM mode You can key in several actions and then confirm them...

Page 24: ...TAKE button illuminates 7 3 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to eight setup configurations using the four INPUT buttons and the four OUTPUT buttons The setup a...

Page 25: ...ct To cancel this action press the RCL button once again 7 4 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock1 your VS...

Page 26: ...ed GENLOCK 75 Hi Z on a BNC connector MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 800mVpp 75 ohms DATA RATE Up to 2 97Gbps CONTROLS Front panel RS 232 RS 485 ETHERNET infra red remote contact closure and panel lock POWER SOURCE...

Page 27: ...ON NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly...

Page 28: ...outputs 3 number of setups 1 for video 14 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switch...

Page 29: ...equest for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPU...

Page 30: ...tsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorizedbyKramer iv Anyshipment of theproduct claims must bepresent...

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