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USER MANUAL 

 

 

Model: 

VS-401YC 

4x1 s-Video / Audio Switcher - DA  

 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-401YC

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 401YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA ...

Page 2: ...5 Figure 3 Connecting the VS 401YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA 7 Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 8 Figure 5 Splash Screen 10 Figure 6 Atmel Flip Window 10 Figure 7 Device Selection Window 11 Figure 8 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 11 Figure 9 Loading the Hex 12 Figure 10 RS 232 Window 12 Figure 11 Atmel Flip Window Connected 13 Figure 12 Atmel Flip Win...

Page 3: ...e includes the following items VS 401YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA Power adapter 12V DC Input This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summ...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 s Video Display s Video Recorder s Video Camera Set Top Box Source DVD Player s Video Player ...

Page 5: ...ct 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 that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 401YC away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Caution No operator serviceable...

Page 6: ... the input to switch to the output 3 s VIDEO IN 4p Connectors Connect to the s Video sources from 1 to 4 4 s VIDEO OUT 4p Connectors Connect to the s Video acceptors OUT 1 and OUT 2 5 R RCA connector Connect to the right audio sources from 1 to 4 6 AUDIO IN L RCA Connector Connect to the left audio source from 1 to 4 7 R RCA Connectors Connect to the right audio acceptor OUT 1 and OUT 2 8 AUDIO OU...

Page 7: ...e VS 401YC Figure 2 VS 401YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA Underside view Table 2 VS 401YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA Underside Features Feature Function 1 PROGRAM ON OFF Switch Select OFF for normal operation the factory default and ON to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 6 ...

Page 8: ...he L left and R right AUDIO IN RCA connectors from IN 1 to IN 4 3 Connect the s VIDEO OUT 4p connectors4 OUT 1 to an s Video display OUT 2 to an s Video recorder 4 Connect the respective L left and R right AUDIO OUT RCA connectors to the appropriate audio inputs on the s Video acceptors3 5 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity 1 Switc...

Page 9: ...YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA 7 Audio Connections are not Shown s Video Display s Video Recorder s Video Camera Set Top Box Source DVD Player s Video Player Figure 3 Connecting the VS 401YC 4x1 s Video Audio Switcher DA ...

Page 10: ...em adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 401YC as Figure 4 illustrates Female DB9 From PC PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 PIN 5 ...

Page 11: ...r for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 6 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS 401YC unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS 401YC unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 COM ...

Page 12: ...few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Figure 6 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears ...

Page 13: ...evice Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 8 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu ...

Page 14: ...n 7 Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 10 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip ap...

Page 15: ...d 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green1 When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears2 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again ...

Page 16: ...12 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 10 Close the Atmel Flip window 11 Disconnect the power to the VS 401YC 12 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VS 401YC unit from the Null modem adapter 13 Switch to OFF on the machine underside 14 Connect the power to the VS 401YC ...

Page 17: ...MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2 3Vpp AUDIO 7 2Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB VIDEO Y 520MHz AUDIO 100kHz DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 03 Deg K FACTOR 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 73dB AUDIO 85dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 56dB 5MHz AUDIO 74dB 1kHz COUPLING VIDEO DC AUDIO input AC output DC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 013 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 004 1kHz POWER SOURCE 12V 120mA DIMENSIONS 21 5cm x 16 3cm x 4 36cm 8 46 x 6 4 x 1 7 W D ...

Page 18: ...o the table below 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 switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to...

Page 19: ... Output INPUT byte 8 User defined sync 32 RGBHV seamless switching 64 Set for delayed switch 65 Execute delayed switch 66 Cancel delayed switch setting 2 5 17 18 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 1 audio breakaway 2 8 1 0 FOLLOW mode 1 Normal mode 15 VIDEO AUDIO TYPE SETTING 0 for video 0 CV 1 YC 2 YUV 3 RGBS 4 SDI 5 CV YC 6 VGA scaler 7 DVI 1 for audio O0 0 Unbalanced audio O0 1 Balanced a...

Page 20: ...se contrast 3 decrease contrast 4 increase brightness 5 decrease brightness 6 increase colour 7 decrease colour 8 increase hue 9 decrease hue 16 increase H phase 17 decrease H phase 18 increase V position 19 decrease V position 24 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output number whose parameter is to be increased decreased 0 all 0 increase output 1 decrease output 2 increase left ...

Page 21: ...he switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch...

Page 22: ...s set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine wil...

Page 23: ...rst send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 21 To store data in the non volatile memory of the unit eg the EEPROM for saving SETUPS The EEPROM address is sent using the INPUT byte and the data to be stored is sent using the OUTPUT byte To use this instruction it is necessary to understand the memory map and memory structure of the particular machine NOTE 22 Instruction 59...

Page 24: ... is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranti...

Page 25: ...For 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 comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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