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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-44HDxl

3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher

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Summary of Contents for VS-44HDxl

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 via the REMOTE Connector 18 7 Operating the VS 44HDxl 19 7 1 Switching OUT IN Combinations 19 7 1 1 Switch OUT IN Combinations 19 7 1 2 Switch OUT IN Combinations in the Dual Link Mode 20 7 2 Confir...

Page 3: ...ia 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 1 Front Panel VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 6 Table 2 Rear Panel VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher 7 Table 3 Machine Dipswitch Settings 13 Table 4 Technical Specifications of th...

Page 4: ...infrared 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 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 summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 1 G...

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

Page 6: ...ferent 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 of the GENLOCK reference input Switching according to the Bi level or Tri level Genlock input according to SMPTE RP 1683 The VS 44HDxl which is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure and is fed fr...

Page 7: ...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 44HDxl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS 44HDxl 3G HD SD SDI 4x4 Mat...

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: ...etween 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 button and the corresponding INPUT OUTPUT key recalls a setup from the non volatile memory After pressing the same memory location the second time the settings will take effect 8 ALL Button Pressing ALL ...

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 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 option...

Page 11: ...g Refer 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 only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wa...

Page 12: ...ction 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 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the RS 232 port see section 6 4 and or RS 485 port see section 6 5 and or ETHERNET connector see section 6 8 6 If required3 connect a remote contact closur...

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 release the TERM button for looping4 5 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the RS 232 port see section 6 4 and or RS 485 port see section 6 5 and or ETHERNET connector see section 6 8 6 If re...

Page 15: ...the 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 segment of the 7 segment display and the OFF button blinks To exit the dual link mode press and hold the OFF front panel button for 3 seconds until the red dot on the display disappears and the OFF bu...

Page 16: ...controlled 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 set the Machine to 1 When connecting more than one VS 44HDxl unit set the first machine the Master that is closest to the PC as Machine 1 dipswitches are set to OFF Table 3 Machine Dipswitch Settings ...

Page 17: ...apter 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 RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 44HDxl unit as Figure 5 illustrates 9 pin D sub From PC 9 pin D sub Male If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 PIN 4 is connected to PIN ...

Page 18: ...d 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 according to Table 3 MACHINE 1 MACHINE 8 KEYBOARD EXTENSION REMOTE CONTACT RS 485 RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT 12 VDC 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G 4 6 8 10 3 5 7 9 11 12 14 16 OU T 13 15 IN RS 485 PINOUT B A _ Figu...

Page 19: ...lling 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 via a network hub or network router 6 8 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44HDxl to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crosso...

Page 20: ...on 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 and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8 7 Click OK Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window ...

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 contact closure switch To route input 1 to output 4 as the example in Figure 9 illustrates momentarily touch firstly output 4 to the Ground and then secondly input 1 to the Ground Temporarily connect...

Page 22: ...for 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 Switch OUT IN Combinations To switch an input to an output via the front panel buttons1 in the AT ONCE mode see section 7 2 do the following 1 Press an OUTPUT button either 1 2 3 4 or ALL The selected OU...

Page 23: ...ution 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 by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching Execution is delayed until the user confir...

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 also includes the working mode 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Set the working mode see section 6 2 2 Press the STO button The STO ...

Page 25: ...ect 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 44HDxl Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VS 44HDxl Press the LOCK button for three seconds until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will ...

Page 26: ...ped 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 Universal 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 22VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem Adapter OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 2 9...

Page 27: ...ION 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 the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 ...

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 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 instruc...

Page 29: ...request 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 INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX co...

Page 30: ...ctsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorizedbyKramer iv Anyshipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationoftheproduct vi Anyothercause whichdoes not relatetoaproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct 1 Remo...

Page 31: ...test 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 PN 2900 000476 Rev 3 ...

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