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Introduction 

 

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1  Introduction 

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and 

affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, 

audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have 

redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 

350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

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, which are clearly defined 

by function.  
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

VS-81DVI-R

 

8x1 DVI Switcher

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The 

VS-81DVI-R

 is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising 

applications, as well as for rental and staging.  
Each package includes the following items: 

VS-81DVI-R

 

8x1 DVI Switcher

 

Power cord and Null-modem adapter 
Windows®-based Kramer control software

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Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port 

Manager  
Kramer 

RC-IR1

 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter

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 (including the 

required battery and a separate user manual

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Power cord 
This user manual

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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 DVI cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3: 
Video,  Audio,  VGA/XGA  Processors;  GROUP  4:  Interfaces  and  Sync  Processors;  GROUP  5:  Twisted  Pair  Interfaces; 
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 
2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
3 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01 
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 

Summary of Contents for VS-81DVI-R

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 81DVI R 8x1 DVI Switcher...

Page 2: ...r 8 Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 9 Figure 4 RJ 45 PINOUT 10 Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window 11 Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 11 Fi...

Page 3: ...ER on again The front panel display initially shows a blinking E followed by the input numbers from 1 to 8 that blink until the unit has completed reading the EDID While the machine is acquiring the E...

Page 4: ...rial Port Manager Kramer RC IR1 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter3 including the required battery and a separate user manual4 Power cord This user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Un...

Page 5: ...s may be cascaded Automatically reads and stores in non volatile memory the EDID1 block of the display device Does not support HDCP High Definition Digital Content Protection Includes a MUTE button to...

Page 6: ...via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is...

Page 7: ...Your VS 81DVI R 8x1 Switcher KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 4 Figure 1 VS 81DVI R 8x1 DVI Switcher...

Page 8: ...input 1 6 PANEL LOCK Button Press to disengage the front panel buttons Table 3 VS 81DVI R 8x1 DVI Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function 7 INPUT DVI I Connectors Connect to the DVI D sources f...

Page 9: ...nt protection and supply wiring 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...

Page 10: ...3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 1 and or the ETHERNET port see section 6 2 4 Connect the power connector to the mains electricity After turning on the po...

Page 11: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a VS 81DVI R 8x1 DVI Switcher 8 DVI Graphics Source 8 RS 232 DVI Display DVI Graphics Source 1 Figure 2 Connecting a VS 81DVI R 8x1 DVI Switcher...

Page 12: ...9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 81DVI R unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port...

Page 13: ...J 45 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A Side 1 EIA TIA 568B Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White green 2 Orange 2 Green 3 White green 3 White orange 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 G...

Page 14: ...rnet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 5 Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6 7...

Page 15: ...as described in section 6 2 1 2 Insert the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive double click the SetFC11_xx exe1 file and follow the on screen instructions2 Both the Ethernet Configuration Manager and the Virt...

Page 16: ...ion 6 Device Network Settings Area DHCP 1 Mode Check Box When selected configures the Ethernet port to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server When cleared manual configuration of the...

Page 17: ...Virtual Serial Port Manager Application The Virtual Serial Port Manager window appears see Figure 8 Figure 8 The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 2 Press the Add VSP button to add a serial port and...

Page 18: ...connection according to your virtual serial port connections see Figure 11 Figure 11 The Port Window Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 6 3 2 Setting an Ethernet Connection If the control application ca...

Page 19: ...5Vpp TTL RESOLUTION Up to UXGA POWER SOURCE 100 264VAC 50 60Hz CONTROLS Front panel buttons Infra red remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H WEIGHT 2 5 kg 5 5 l...

Page 20: ...riginal 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...

Page 21: ...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 comme...

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