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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary 

USER MANUAL 

 

 

 

Model: 

VS-84H 

8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher

  

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-84H

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Model VS 84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

Page 2: ...3 Storing and Recalling a Switching Setting from a Preset 13 7 4 Resetting the VS 84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher s IP Parameters 13 7 5 Connecting to the VS 84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via RS 232 13 7...

Page 3: ...cher Front Panel Features 6 Table 2 VS 84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 7 Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VS 84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 16 Table 4 Default Communication Param...

Page 4: ...rnet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual3 This user manual3 2 Getting St...

Page 5: ...Getting Started KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 6: ...access to common configurations You can control the VS 84H using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller The...

Page 7: ...uch as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 72...

Page 8: ...nly good quality connection cables1 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 84H away from moisture excessive s...

Page 9: ...followed by OFF 6 SELECT Buttons2 OUT 1 to 4 Press to select an output to switch followed by an input 7 IN 1 to 8 Press to select the input to switch after selecting an output 8 STO Button Press to st...

Page 10: ...H RESET Button Press to reset to the factory default IP parameters1 18 REMOTE IR Opening2 Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device via an IR remote controller see Section 4 1 19 M...

Page 11: ...er can be located 15m approx 50ft away from the device This distance can be extended to up to 60m approx 200ft when used with three extension cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to a...

Page 12: ...Installing the VS 84H in a Rack 9 5 Installing the VS 84H in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the device...

Page 13: ...t see Section OUT HDMI connectors to up to four HDMI acceptors for example LCD displays with built in speakers 7 4 and or the Ethernet port see Section 7 6 4 Connect the device to the mains electricit...

Page 14: ...or more of the eight inputs see Section 7 2 1 Several outputs and inputs simultaneously see Section 7 2 2 The default EDID see Section 7 2 3 Note Attempting to acquire the EDID from an output that do...

Page 15: ...or example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display 7 Select the output from which the EDID will be acquired for example OUT 4 8 Press the IN 3 button The IN 3 number stops flashing 9 Pre...

Page 16: ...to recall the stored preset The RCL button stops flashing 7 4 Resetting the VS 84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher s IP Parameters Note This procedure resets only the IP related parameters All switching and...

Page 17: ...connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 84H during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 On your...

Page 18: ...col TCP IP Properties Window 7 6 2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 84H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight...

Page 19: ...amer HDMI cables2 10 Default EDID external remote IR receiver cable Monitor Model name VS 84H Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID KRM0200 Serial number 1 Manufacture date 2010 ISO week 24 EDID revision...

Page 20: ...x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 70Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz VESA 1152 x 870p at 75Hz Apple Mac II 1280 x 720p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 800p at 60Hz VESA STD 1440 x 900p a...

Page 21: ...DTV 16 9 1 1 1920 x 1080p at 50Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 NB NTSC refresh rate Hz 1000 1001 CE audio data formats supported LPCM 3 channel 24 bits at 44 48 kHz CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration 3...

Page 22: ...DID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS 232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format HEX Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Ethernet Defa...

Page 23: ...s 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...

Page 24: ...of outputs 3 number of setups 1 for video 2 for audio 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 14 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on...

Page 25: ...rsion 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of th...

Page 26: ...ct modification orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carri...

Page 27: ...he latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback C...

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