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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

USER MANUAL 

 
 
 

Model: 

VS-121HC 

12 x 1 Component Video Switcher / Transcoder

 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-121HC

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 121HC 12 x 1 Component Video Switcher Transcoder...

Page 2: ...ting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 12 7 4 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 13 7 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 13 7 5 Operating via the I...

Page 3: ...121HC in Tandem with the VS 121HCA 16 Figure 10 Splash Screen 19 Figure 11 Atmel Flip Window 20 Figure 12 Device Selection Window 20 Figure 13 Device Selection Window 21 Figure 14 Loading the Hex 21 F...

Page 4: ...ll modem adapter and rack ears 3 RC IR2 infrared remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual4 This user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack...

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: ...s The VS 121HC can operate in tandem with the VS 121HCA The VS 121HC can be operated using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 and RS 485 serial commands transmitted by PC a touch screen sy...

Page 7: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 121HC Switcher Transcoder 4 Figure 1 VS 121HC 12 x 1 Component Video Switcher Transcoder...

Page 8: ...ect to the PC or the Remote Controller via a null modem connection 16 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if required 17 FLASH PROG Button Relea...

Page 9: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS 121HC in a Rack 6 5 Installing the VS 121HC in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit...

Page 10: ...Y Pb Cb Pr Cr COMPONENT INPUT 12 RCA connectors 2 Connect the output to an acceptor 1 or 2 output devices can be connected1 COMPONENT OUTPUT B Y Pb Cb Pr Cr RCA connectors to a display3 3 Connect the...

Page 11: ...nel buttons see section 7 1 The RS 232 port see section 7 2 The RS 485 port see section 7 3 An Ethernet network see section 7 4 The RC IR2 remote control transmitter1 7 5 see section This section also...

Page 12: ...e VS 121HC via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VS 121HC via RS 232 connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel por...

Page 13: ...low control jumpering described in Method A above only requires pins 2 3 and 5 to be connected you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232...

Page 14: ...orrect operation the RS 485 line must be terminated at both ends The master unit may be located at any part of the line but when it is at the end of the line the termination switch must be set ON To s...

Page 15: ...port of the VS 121HC to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 1...

Page 16: ...Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 121HC to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 4 3 Configuring the Ethern...

Page 17: ...REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector can be used Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector To operate your device using the infra red remote controller see the User Manual packed with the...

Page 18: ...ected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VS 121HC units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16 Table 4 Machine Number DIP switch Settings Machine Number DIP switch Machi...

Page 19: ...RS 232 or the Ethernet ports of the VS 121HC To set the VS 121HC to operate in tandem with the VS 121HCA 1 Set the machine number on both units to 1 DIP switches 1 2 3 and 4 are set OFF 2 Connect the...

Page 20: ...5dB 1Vpp all channels CONTROLS 12 selector buttons lock button RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet IR POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 115V AC U S A 7VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6...

Page 21: ...ct a PC to the RS 232 port see section 9 1 2 Install the latest firmware see section 9 1 3 9 1 1 Downloading from the Internet To download the latest file1 1 Go to our Web site at from the Internet ww...

Page 22: ...g the Device Firmware To install the firmware perform the following steps 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears1 Figure 10 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds...

Page 23: ...w by pressing the keyboard shortcut key F2 or choosing the Select command from the Device menu or pressing the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection wind...

Page 24: ...Upgrading the VS 121HC Firmware 21 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 13 Device Selection Window 5 Click OK 6 From the File menu select Load Hex Figure 14 Loading the Hex...

Page 25: ...cation RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears 9 Change the COM port settings according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud r...

Page 26: ...VS 121HC 14 If required disconnect the null modem adapter from the VS 121HC 15 Press the FLASH PROG button on the front panel of the VS 121HC outward to its original position see Figure 1 16 Power ON...

Page 27: ...2 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port To connect a PC to the RS 232 port of the VS 121HC 1 Power the VS 121HC OFF 2 Connect a serial cable from the VS 121HC RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port to a...

Page 28: ...tward to its original position see Figure 1 8 Power ON the VS 121HC 10 Hex Table Table 7 lists the Hex values which the protocol in section 11 describes in more detail for the VS 121HC Switcher and Tr...

Page 29: ...low INSTRUCTION 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 switc...

Page 30: ...the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting Status NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were...

Page 31: ...at here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 26 After this instruction is sent with OUTPUT defined OFF the unit will not send reply to the protoco...

Page 32: ...heractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepr...

Page 33: ...or the latest 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 commen...

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