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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.   

 

           

 

 

              

 

 

 

 

 

KRAMER ELECTRONICS, Ltd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER MANUAL 

 

 

 

Vertical Interval Switcher 

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VS-5x4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled 

"Unpacking and Contents" 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-5x4

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd USER MANUAL Vertical Interval Switcher Model VS 5x4 IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Contents ...

Page 2: ...NNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES 7 10 CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES 7 11 USING THE VS 5X4 7 11 1 Turning On The Matrix 7 11 2 Using The Front Panel Controls 7 11 2 1 Keystrokes 7 11 3 DIP SWITCH Settings 7 12 RS 232 CONTROL 8 13 AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL 8 14 PROTOCOLS USED FOR RS 232 COMMUNICATION 8 15 TAKING CARE OF YOUR MATRIX SWITCHER 11 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 16 1 Power and Indicators 11 16 2 Video Signal 11...

Page 3: ... is hidden Vertical Interval Switching is needed when recording or transmitting a video program involving several video sources as in live broadcast to ensure clean undisturbed picture transitions Matrices and switchers can be controlled by touch buttons on the front panel or by a PC via the built in RS 232 or RS 485 422 communication ports Each of these is a way of remotely controlling a video au...

Page 4: ...ht 2 7 kg 6 lbs Approx Dimensions W x D x H 19 x 7 x 1U 48 cm x 17 78 x 4 5cm Power Source 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 115VAC U S A 6 VA Accessories Power cord Windows 95 98 NT control software Null modem adapter 3 HOW DO I GET STARTED The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time Taking 15 minutes to read this manual may save you a few hours later You don t even ...

Page 5: ... the switcher for video format conversion It is an industrial level decoder which converts both composite video and Super video to their RGB components VM 1411 Video Balanced Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier can be serially connected between the switcher and the acceptors for video and audio distribution It is a full broadcast state of the art machine designed for studio and other applications ...

Page 6: ...s share common reference sync Audio signals are always switched together with the corresponding video signal and the large LED display makes it easy to see the current settings Each audio output may be configured to have 0 2 4 or 6dB gain by using the front panel switches or RS 232 Like most Kramer switchers front panel buttons or RS 232 serial commands can control the VS 5x4 For applications requ...

Page 7: ...using the K Switch control Software provided with the machine 12 Power Connector A 3 prong AC connector allows power to be supplied to the unit Directly underneath this connector a fuse holder houses the appropriate fuse 6 SOLUTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE VS 5X4 Video recording and playback frequently involving the use of several devices such as Video Cassette Recorders Video Disc Players Cameras Video...

Page 8: ...anel Controls The front panels of Kramer switchers and Matrices are designed to be simple to operate and accomplish the basic function of selecting an input source and output device 11 2 1 Keystrokes Press the appropriate output key followed by the appropriate input key in order to switch an input to an output Press ALL followed by the appropriate input key to connect an input to all the outputs P...

Page 9: ...readme txt file before installation 3 The Windows based program the K SWITCH software which comes with the machine is fully described in the software manual Please follow the instructions carefully If needed you may download the latest version of the program from the site above 4 The protocol used for contro1ling the VS 5x4 may be found below 5 If several machines are used in a master slave setup ...

Page 10: ... below and 4 pairs for the gain settings of the 4 audio outputs as defined below N13N12 N11N10N9N8 10 0010 success code the machine acknowledges the requested change in status N13N12 N11N10N9N8 10 0011 non success code the machine cannot perform the requested instruction NB Success non success codes according to the validity of the request are returned from the machine which was instructed to chan...

Page 11: ...9N8 should be set up as 01110 14 To connect input 3 to all the outputs set N12N11N10N9N8 11011 27 To disconnect output 1 set N12N11N10N9N8 11010 26 Similarly if the front panel switches were pressed to connect input 2 to output 3 then N12N11N10N9N8 would be transmitted as 00111 7 ...

Page 12: ...active outputting the proper mains voltage 3 If there is still no power check the fuse Remove power cord from the AC outlet and from the machine and then using a flat head screwdriver remove the fuse holder located directly below the power connector Confirm that the fuse is good by looking at the wire connected to the ends of the fuse If the wire is broken replace the fuse with another 16 2 Video ...

Page 13: ...put of your source Audio signals connected to output of your switcher should be properly wired to the input of your switcher or recorder 2 Confirm that any other switchers in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected Audio level is too low 1 Confirm that the connecting cables are of high quality and properly built Take special care in noting the wiring configuration of balanced ...

Page 14: ...ctions supplied with the product c Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer d Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier e Removal or installation of the product f Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect g Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT ...

Page 15: ...nty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer NOTICE This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial ...

Page 16: ...om P N 2900 002076 REV 2 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www kramerelectronics com manuals html We welcome your questions comments and feedback ...

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