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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Your Matrix Switchers 

 

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Table 3

 defines the features and functions of the 

SD-7588V

Table 3: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Features 

Feature 

Function 

Power

 Switch 

Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 

ALL

 Button  

(ALL= All Outputs) 

Pressing 

ALL

 before pressing an 

INPUT

 button, connects that input to all 

outputs

1

 

OFF

 Button 

(OFF= All Inputs) 

Pressing 

OFF

 after pressing an 

OUTPUT

 button disconnects that output 

from the inputs. To turn off the connections, press the 

ALL

 button and then 

the 

OFF

 button 

OUT

 

Selects the output to which the input is switched 

SELECT 

Buttons 

IN

  

Selects the input to switch to the output 

STO

 Button 

Pressing STO (STORE) followed by an output button stores the current 

setting (see section 7.3.1)

2

 

RCL

 Button 

Pressing the 

RCL

 (Recall) button and the corresponding OUT key recalls a 

setup. Press the 

RCL

 button again to implement the new status 

IN SYSTEM

 Button 

Pressing 

IN SYSTEM

 twice

3

, switches between the 

Standalone

 mode (in 

which the switcher implements any action independently from the others) 

and the 

In System

 mode (in which all switchers implement the same action 

simultaneously) 

TAKE 

Button 

(TAKE

 

= CONFIRM) 

Pressing 

TAKE

 toggles the mode between the 

CONFIRM

 mode

4

 and the 

AT ONCE

 mode (user confirmation per action is unnecessary) 

10 

OUTPUT

 Labels 

Identifies a connection between the output and the input shown below it 

11 

INPUT

 Status Display 

Displays the selected input switched to the output (marked above each 

input) 

12 

INPUT STATUS

 LEDs 

Illuminates when the input signal is presented on a corresponding line and 

complies with the SDI standard 

13 

INPUT

 BNC Connectors 

Connects to the composite video sources (from 1 to 8) 

14 

OUTPUT

 BNC Connectors 

Connects to the composite video acceptors (from 1 to 8) 

15 

SYNC

 BNC Connectors 

For looping to external video sync input 

16 

75 OHMS

 Button 

Controls loop termination

5

 

17 

MACHINE # 

DIP-switches for setup of the machine number (see section 7.2.1) 

18 

RS-485 

Connector

 

RS-485 detachable terminal block port. Pins # 1 to # 3 are for RS 485 and 

pin # 4 is for vertical sync distribution

6

 

19 

IN

 

Connects to PC  

 

RS-232 

9-pin 

D-sub Connectors 

OUT 

Connects to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub port of the next unit in the daisy-

chain connection

 7

 

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

 

 

                                                       

 

1 For example, press ALL and then Input button # 2 to connect input # 2 to all the outputs 
2 For example, press STO and then the Output button # 3 to store in Setup # 3 
3 After pressing IN SYSTEM once, it blinks 
4 When in Confirm mode, the TAKE button illuminates 
5 Push in to terminate the SYNC line. Push out when the line extends to another unit 

The 88 Series 

RS-485 connector has 4 pins, and the Remote Controller RS-485 connector has just 3 pins 

7 If the unit is the final unit in the daisy-chain connection, no termination is required 

Summary of Contents for SD-7588V

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VS 88A 8 x 8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher VS 88V 8 x 8 Video Matrix Switcher SD 7588V 8 x 8 SDI Matrix Switcher...

Page 2: ...8V 16 6 3 Connecting an SD 5788V 17 6 4 Connecting the Stereo Audio Input Output 18 6 5 Connecting Several Units and the PC 18 6 6 Connecting a Component Y C RGBS or RGBHV Switcher 19 7 Operation 20 7...

Page 3: ...necting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 18 Figure 10 System Connection Switchers and the PC 19 Figure 11 Component Switcher VS 88V Group Connection 20 Figure 12 Rear Panel DIP switches 22 Tables Tab...

Page 4: ...items Power cord2 Windows based Kramer control software3 This user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 6: ...on cables2 to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical...

Page 7: ...g that it remains transparent in almost any audio application Is controllable via the front panel buttons as well as the built in RS 232 and RS 485 interfaces Includes 15 preset memory locations for q...

Page 8: ...Your Matrix Switchers 5 Figure 1 VS 88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 9: ...toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode 4 and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 9 OUTPUT labels Identifies a connection between the output and the input shown below it IN...

Page 10: ...well as the built in RS 232 and RS 485 interfaces Includes 15 preset memory locations for quickly and easily accessing the most frequently used configurations Functions as a standalone unit as well a...

Page 11: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Matrix Switchers 8 Figure 2 VS 88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher...

Page 12: ...UT labels Identifies a connection between the output and the input shown below it 11 INPUT Status Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 12 Input Status LED...

Page 13: ...and 8 bit video automatically recognizing the word length Accepts analog video as the external source for its vertical interval trigger Is controllable via the front panel buttons as well as the buil...

Page 14: ...Your Matrix Switchers 11 Figure 3 SD 7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher...

Page 15: ...bels Identifies a connection between the output and the input shown below it 11 INPUT Status Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 12 INPUT STATUS LEDs Ill...

Page 16: ...e 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 only to an electricity socket...

Page 17: ...tchers This section describes how to connect A VS 88A standalone unit see section 6 1 A VS 88V standalone unit see section 6 2 An SD 7588V standalone unit see section 6 3 A balanced or unbalanced ster...

Page 18: ...ced stereo audio recorders to OUTPUT terminal blocks 1 to 8 3 If you are using a PC to control the device connect the serial port of the controlling device to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub connector 4 Con...

Page 19: ...to 81 3 Connect up to 2 video acceptors for example composite video displays not shown to the looping SYNC BNC connectors 4 If you are using a PC to control the device connect the serial port of the c...

Page 20: ...ptors for example SDI displays not shown to the looping SYNC BNC connectors or set the 75 termination switch 4 If you are using a PC to control the device connect the serial port of the controlling de...

Page 21: ...the audio and or video input and output cables 3 Connect the video reference input for video for VS 88V and or SD 7588V 4 Set the DIP switches for the different MACHINE Set DIP switch 5 OFF and DIP s...

Page 22: ...nt switcher do the following with every switcher in the group 1 Set the same MACHINE for each switcher for example MACHINE 2 2 Set DIP switch 5 OFF 3 Set DIP switch 6 OFF except on the Master set DIP...

Page 23: ...s section describes the modes setup and the operation of the devices using the front panel controls For instructions on using the Windows based Kramer control software refer to the separate user manua...

Page 24: ...continues to illuminate Any executed action affects all units in the system 7 1 2 Confirmation Modes By default the unit starts in the AT ONCE mode that is if an OUT IN combination is pressed it is im...

Page 25: ...switch Function 1 4 Set the MACHINE NUMBER refer to Table 5 5 Disables use of the IN SYSTEM button OFF enables the IN SYSTEM button ON disables the IN SYSTEM button 6 Enables a reply from the unit af...

Page 26: ...n 30 seconds necessitates restarting that action while the LED display shows the previous state The unit has no control priority Any operation whether from the front panel or from a PC overrides the p...

Page 27: ...itchers Unlocking releases5 the protection mechanism From the PC you can lock and unlock the following A specific switcher All switchers Table 6 Push Button Sequence Summary Lock Unlock Specific Switc...

Page 28: ...FACTOR 0 05 DISPLAY Current switcher status on eight 7 segment bright LEDs CONTROLS 22 front panel touch switches RS 232 and RS 485 control interface SWITCHING During vertical interval from Analog syn...

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Page 30: ...st information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feed...

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