Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
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2
Getting Started
1
2.1
Quick Start
2
3
Overview
3
4
Your VS-88SDI 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher
4
4.1
Using the IR Transmitter
7
5
Installing the VS-88SDI in a Rack
8
6
Connecting the VS-88SDI
9
6.1
Connecting the RS-232 Port
10
6.1.1
Determining the Machine Number
11
6.1.2
Setting the DIP-Switches
11
6.2
Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port
12
6.2.1
Setting the Address Switches
12
6.2.2
Setting the Line Termination
13
6.3
Factory Reset
13
6.4
Switching Genlocked Video Signals
13
6.5
Connecting the Ethernet Port
13
6.5.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
14
6.5.2
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 15
6.6
Configuring the Ethernet Port
15
6.7
Controlling via the Ethernet Port
17
6.8
Using the Ethernet Reset Button
17
7
Operating the VS-88SDI
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7.1
Operating the VS-88SDI from the Front Panel
18
7.1.1
Power On Display
18
7.1.2
Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes
18
7.1.3
Switching in the AT ONCE Mode
18
7.1.4
Toggling Between Modes
19
7.1.5
Switching in the CONFIRM Mode
19
7.1.6
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
19
7.1.7
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
20
7.1.8
Locking the Front Panel
20
7.1.9
Switching Protocols
20
7.1.10
Indicating Errors
20
7.2
Using Serial Commands
21
7.3
Using the Infrared Remote Controller
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Technical Specifications
21
9
Communication Parameters
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10
Using the P3K Wizard
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