Kramer VS-121HC User Manual Download Page 8

Your VS-121HC Switcher / Transcoder 

 

Table 1: VS-121HC Front Panel Features 

Feature 

Function 

IR Receiver

 

The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra-red 

remote control transmitter 

POWER

 Switch 

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 

COMPOSITE INPUT 

Buttons 

Select the composite video input (1 to 4) to switch to the outputs 

s-VIDEO INPUT 

Buttons 

Select the s-Video input (5 to 8) to switch to the outputs 

COMPONENT INPUT 

Buttons  Select the component video input (9 to 12) to switch to the outputs 

PANEL LOCK

 Button

 

Disengages the front panel buttons 

Table 2: VS-121HC Rear Panel Features 

Feature 

Function 

CV IN 

RCA

 

connectors 

Connect to the composite video sources (from IN 1 to IN 4) 

s-VIDEO IN

  s-Video connectors  Connect to the s-Video sources (from IN 5 to IN 8) 

COMPONENT 

INPUT

 

RCA connectors 

Connect to the Y-component  inputs (from IN 9 to IN 12) 

10 

PB/CB 

Connect to the PB/CB -component  inputs (from IN 9 to IN 12) 

11 

 PR/CR 

Connect to the PR/CR -component  inputs (from IN 9 to IN 12) 

12 

COMPONENT 

OUTPUT  

RCA connectors

 

Connect to the Y-component outputs (A and B) 

13 

PB/CB 

Connect to the PB/CB -component outputs (A and B) 

14 

 PR/CR 

Connect to the PR/CR -component outputs (A and B) 

15 

RS-232 

9-pin D-sub (F) Port 

Connect 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

 

Release (the factory default) for normal operation or push in

1

 9.1.1

 for 

“Program” to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to the latest Kramer 
firmware (see

 

section 

18 

ETHERNET 

RJ-45 Connector

 

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer 

networking LAN 

19 

FACTORY RESET

 Button 

Press to reset to factory default definitions

2

IP number 

 192.168.1.39 

Mask – 255.255.255.0 
Gateway – 192.168.1.1 

20 

ETH PROG 

Button 

Release for normal operation or push in to upgrade ETH firmware 

(see section 

 9.2

21 

REMOTE IR 

3.5mm Mini Jack

 

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

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

3

22 

 

Setup DIP-switches 

DIP-switches for setup of the unit (1 through 7 are for setting the 

Self Address number; and 8 is for RS 485 termination) 

23 

Power Connector with Fuse 

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 

 

                                                          

 

1 Using a screwdriver if required 

2 Turn the machine OFF, then turn the machine ON while pressing the FACTORY RESET button. The unit powers up and 

loads its memory with the factory default definitions  

3 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the VS-121HC (only if the internal 

IR connection cable has been installed) 

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...

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