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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Your VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 

 

Table 3: Rear Panel VS-88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 

Feature 

Function 

S/PDIF  

Connect to the digital audio source (from INPUT 1 to 8) 

Y

 RCA Connectors 

U/Cb/Pb

 RCA 

Connectors

 

IN

P

U

TS

 

C

om

po

ne

nt

 

V/Cr/Pr 

RCA 

Connectors 

Connect to the component (Y, U/Cb/Pb, V/Cr/Pr) video source 

(from INPUT 1 to INPUT 8) 

S/PDIF  

Connect to the digital audio acceptor (from OUTPUT 1 to 8) 

Y

 RCA Connectors 

U/Cb/Pb

 RCA 

Connectors

 

O

U

TP

U

TS

 

C

om

po

ne

nt

 

V/Cr/Pr 

RCA 

Connectors 

Connect to the component (Y, U/Cb/Pb, V/Cr/Pr) video acceptor 

(from OUTPUT 1 to 8) 

RS-232 

DB 9F Port 

Connect to the PC or the Remote Controller via a null-modem 

connection 

10 

RS-485 

Terminal Block Port

 

Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be connected to the 

shield (if required) 

11  Setup Dipswitches 

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

Self Address #; and 4 is for RS 485 termination) 

12 

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)

1

 

13  Power Connector with Fuse 

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 

14 

OUT

  Connect to the digital audio acceptor 

15 

OPTIONAL OPTICAL 

AUDIO ON CHAN. 2

 

TOSLINK Connector 

IN

 

Connect to the digital audio source 

16  ETH Factory Reset Button 

Press to reset to factory default definitions

2

IP number   192.168.1.39 
Mask – 255.255.255.0 
Gateway – 192.168.1.1 

17 

ETHERNET 

Connector

 

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer 

networking LAN 

18 

ETH PROG 

Button 

Push in to upgrade ETH firmware (see section 9.2); 
release for normal operation 

19 

FLASH PROG 

Button

 

Push in

3

 for “Program” to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to the 

latest Kramer firmware (see

 

section 9.1.2), or release (the factory 

default) for normal operation 

20 

LEFT 

Connect to the left audio acceptor (from OUTPUT 1 to 8) 

21 

OUTPUTS 

RIGHT 

Connect to the right audio acceptor (from OUTPUT 1 to 8) 

22 

LEFT 

Connect to the left audio source 

23 

A

N

A

LO

G

 

A

U

D

IO

 

INPUTS 

RIGHT 

Connect to the right audio source 

 

 

                                                        

1 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the VS-88HC (only if the internal 
IR connection cable has been installed) 
2 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button. The unit will power 
up and load its memory with the factory default definitions  
3 Using a screwdriver if required 

Summary of Contents for VS-88HC

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher...

Page 2: ...Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 19 7 3 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 20 7 3 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 20 8 Operating the...

Page 3: ...S 88HC Underside View 9 Figure 4 Connecting the VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 12 Figure 5 Connecting the VS 88HC Digital Audio Signals 14 Figure 6 Dipswitch Settings 15 Figure 7 Conne...

Page 4: ...ettings 15 Table 7 7 segment Display Information 21 Table 8 Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate 25 Table 9 DELAY Button Response 25 Table 10 Technical Specifications of the VS 88HC 34 Table...

Page 5: ...al Serial Port Manager Infra red remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual3 This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment ca...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 7: ...ll match the video delay DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options as well as input and output analog audio level control Storing and recalling of 16 setups A TAKE b...

Page 8: ...ifies each sender or receiver within a network 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...

Page 9: ...Your VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 5 Figure 1 VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Front Panel...

Page 10: ...s a setup from the non volatile memory when adjusting the audio delay press to decrease the delay time 11 AFV Button When illuminated 5 the subsequent actions relate to the video and audio channels Th...

Page 11: ...Your VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 7 Figure 2 VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Rear Panel...

Page 12: ...ower Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 14 OUT Connect to the digital audio acceptor 15 OPTIONAL OPTICAL AUDIO ON CHAN 2 TOSLINK Connector IN Connect to the digital aud...

Page 13: ...on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver2 The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used...

Page 14: ...k ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine tha...

Page 15: ...the RS 232 port see section 7 1 and or the RS 485 port see section 7 2 and or the ETHERNET port see section 7 3 5 Connect the power cord8 not shown in Figure 4 1 Switch OFF the power on each device be...

Page 16: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 88HC 12 Figure 4 Connecting the VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher...

Page 17: ...en switching INPUT 1 to OUTPUT 7 the analog INPUT 1 is switched to the analog OUTPUT 7 and simultaneously the digital INPUT 1 is switched to the digital OUTPUT 7 The VS 88HC 8x8 Home Entertainment Mat...

Page 18: ...utton is illuminated INPUT 2 S PDIF S PDIF Figure 5 Connecting the VS 88HC Digital Audio Signals The INPUT 2 digital audio signal switched to OUTPUT 7 can be routed either via the INPUT 2 S PDIF conne...

Page 19: ...each unit has to be identified via its unique Self Address Set the Self Address 1 on a VS 88HC unit via dipswitches 1 2 and 3 according to Table 6 Table 6 Self Address Dipswitch Settings DIPSWITCH Se...

Page 20: ...r with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 88HC unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel...

Page 21: ...C unit 3 If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 To cascade up to eight individual VS 88HC units via RS 48...

Page 22: ...1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 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 OUT 13 15 IN RS 485 PINOUT G B A _ RS 485 Term DIP OFF RS 485 Te...

Page 23: ...to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 88HC during the initi...

Page 24: ...b Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88HC to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 3 3 Configuring t...

Page 25: ...7 segment Display Information Displayed Information When The video and audio inputs switched to the outputs for example input 2 is switched to output 1 and output 3 During normal operation The machin...

Page 26: ...way option press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button If the AUDIO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the audio section If the VIDEO bu...

Page 27: ...toggle from the At Once to the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle between the At Once mode in which the TAKE button is not lit and the Confirm mode in which the TAKE butt...

Page 28: ...at that reference 8 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate INPUT OUTP...

Page 29: ...according to the input sampling rate2 as described in Table 8 Table 8 Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate Sampling Rate kHz Maximum Delay Time msec 32 999 44 740 48 680 96 340 To cancel the...

Page 30: ...button The LOCK button blinks After pressing the LOCK button a second time the front panel is locked Pressing any other buttons will have no effect To unlock the VS 88HC Press the illuminated LOCK but...

Page 31: ...the file FLIP_VS88HC zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_VS88HC zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLI...

Page 32: ...IP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows Figure 12 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Figure 13 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortc...

Page 33: ...Figure 14 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 15 Device Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Loa...

Page 34: ...Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuratio...

Page 35: ...f the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green1 When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass a...

Page 36: ...The process involves Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port Upgrading the firmware 9 2 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date f...

Page 37: ...3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the KFR Programmer desktop icon The KFR Programmer window appears see Figure 20 Figure 20 The KFR Programmer Window 2 Se...

Page 38: ...connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 21Vpp BANDWIDTH 100kHz S N RATIO 83dB CROSSTALK all hostile 79dB 20MHz COUPLING Input AC output AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 055 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 008 1kHz S PDIF SAMPLE RA...

Page 39: ...tables of hex codes for switching and setting the delay time respectively 11 1 Hex Codes for Switching Table 11 lists the video Hex values for a single machine Self Address 1 Table 11 Hex Codes for S...

Page 40: ...2 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 IN 3 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 IN 4 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 IN 5 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 IN 6 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 IN 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 IN 8 11 2 Hex Codes for Setting...

Page 41: ...ay Byte 3 should be 127 80H Byte 4 should be 127 80H plus machine number from 1 up to 15 The second command includes the less significant bits as described previously for command 22 Table 14 describes...

Page 42: ...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 th...

Page 43: ...t INPUT 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...

Page 44: ...rast 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 19...

Page 45: ...63 EXTENDED 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 co...

Page 46: ...hines where the video and or audio parameter 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 disab...

Page 47: ...struction 22 of output 3 to 681dec 2A9hex 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 8...

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