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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Your VS-808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher / Scaler 

 

Table 2: VS-808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features 

Feature 

Function 

16 

AUDIO INPUT L

 RCA 

Connectors 

Connect to the LEFT audio sources (from 1 to 8) 

17 

AUDIO INPUT R

 RCA 

Connectors 

Connect to the RIGHT audio sources (from 1 to 8) 

18 

EXT. SYNC

 BNC Connector 

Connect to an external SYNC 

19 

SYNC SELECT EXT. / IN 1

 

Pushbutton 

Press to select the external SYNC, release to select the SYNC 

from input 1 

20 

VIDEO INPUT

 BNC 

Connectors 

Connect to the composite video sources (from 1 to 8) 

21 

AUDIO OUTPUT L

 RCA 

Connectors 

Connect to the LEFT audio acceptors (from 1 to 8) 

22 

AUDIO OUTPUT R

 RCA 

Connectors 

Connect to the RIGHT audio acceptors (from 1 to 8) 

23 

VIDEO OUTPUT

 BNC 

Connectors 

Connect to the composite video acceptors (from 1 to 8) 

24 

RS-485 

Terminal Block Port

 

Pin G is for Ground connection

1

; Pins B (-) and A (+) are for 

RS-485 

25 

RS-232 

DB 9F Port 

Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 

26 

SCALER OUTPUT

 HD15 

Connector 

Connects to the video acceptor that displays the scaled output

2

 

27 

Dipswitches 

Dipswitches for setup of the unit (1, 2, and 3 are for setting the 

Machine # (SELF ADDRESS), 4 is for RS-485 Termination, 5 is 

for Reply, and 8 is for RS-232/RS-485 (see section 6.3) 

28 

Power Connector with Fuse 

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 

29 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       

 

1 Usually not connected. If shielded twisted pair is used for RS-485, G may be connected to the shield  
2 The signal that is converted via the scaled output is the input signal that is routed to output 8 
3 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the VS-808DS (only if the internal 
IR connection cable has been installed) 

Summary of Contents for VS-808DS

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Scaler...

Page 2: ...Follow Video Option 15 7 3 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 15 7 4 Confirming Settings 15 7 4 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 16 7 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action 16 7 5 Storing Reca...

Page 3: ...ures 5 Table 2 VS 808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Features 6 Table 3 Dipswitch Settings 12 Table 4 Self Address Dipswitch Settings 13 Table 5 Technical Specifications of the VS...

Page 4: ...emote control transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual3 and this user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the origina...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 Video Player Video Recorder LCD Display...

Page 6: ...via an external remote IR receiver optional3 and remotely by RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller Scaled graphics output resolutions VGA...

Page 7: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Scaler 4 Figure 1 VS 808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Scaler Front Panel...

Page 8: ...e inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 9 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode2 and the At Once mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When...

Page 9: ...Terminal Block Port Pin G is for Ground connection 1 Pins B and A are for RS 485 25 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 26 SCALER OUTPUT HD15 Connector Connects to the video...

Page 10: ...Installing on a Rack 7 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount...

Page 11: ...CA connectors to up to eight composite video acceptors for example composite video recorders TV and so on 3 Connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 1 4 Connect3 the SCALER OUT...

Page 12: ...Connecting the VS 808DS 9 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 808DS 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Scaler...

Page 13: ...onnect 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 pan...

Page 14: ...ar panel port of the VS 808DS unit Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 808DS unit If shielded twisted pair cable is used...

Page 15: ...witcher and PC OFF disables reply from switcher to PC 6 3 1 Setting the SELF ADDRESS Dipswitches The SELF ADDRESS determines the position of a VS 808DS unit in the sequence specifying which VS 808DS u...

Page 16: ...the controlling device knows that the controlled device has carried out its instructions When an RS 485 connection is used for communication between the Matrix Switcher and the PC dipswitch 8 should...

Page 17: ...ter switching on the power and When simultaneously pressing and holding for 3 seconds the INPUT buttons 1 2 and 3 see section 7 6 7 2 Selecting and Connecting an Output and or Input To switch an input...

Page 18: ...on The audio will follow the video 7 3 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button If the AUDIO...

Page 19: ...s 7 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press an OUTPUT INPUT combination The corresponding input number that is displayed in the STA...

Page 20: ...Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button the INPUT SELECTOR button corresponding to the setup The memory recalls the stored data from that reference 7 5...

Page 21: ...UT RESOLUTIONS VGA 640 x 480 SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 WXGA 1366x 768 SCALED OUTPUT REFRESH RATE 60Hz MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2 2Vpp CV 0 77Vpp XGA AUDIO 22dBm BANDWIDTH 3dB VIDEO 200MHz AUDIO 100kHz D...

Page 22: ...e of Hex Codes for the Master VS 808DS Table 6 shows the HEX codes for switching the master VS 808DS Table 6 Hex Codes for Switching the Master VS 808DS 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OUT IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 8 7 6 5 IN 4...

Page 23: ...e 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 s...

Page 24: ...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 0 0 audio follow video 1 audio breakaway 2 8 BREAKAW...

Page 25: ...trast 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 1...

Page 26: ...XTENDED DATA 7 MSBs for INPUT data 7 MSBs for OUTPUT data 20 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...

Page 27: ...is programmable NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the ma...

Page 28: ...ex you would first send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and then send HEX codes 16 83 A9 81 To set the audio gain of output 6 to 10013dec 271Dhex first send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D...

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