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Introduction 

 

Introduction 

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been 
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast 
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and 
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have 
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

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Thank you for purchasing the Kramer 

VS-121HCA 12 x 1 Stereo Audio - 

S/PDIF Switcher

. This product is ideal for the following typical 

applications: 

 that are clearly 

defined by function. 

 

Presentation and conference rooms, board rooms and auditoriums 

 

Production studios, rental and staging 

 

Home cinema 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VS-121HCA 

12 x 1 Stereo Audio - S/PDIF Switcher 

 

Power cord

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Windows

®

-based Kramer control software

, null-modem adapter and rack ears 

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RC-IR2

 Infrared remote control transmitter (including the required 

battery and a separate user manual

 

4

 

This user manual

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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 cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: 

Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: 

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories 

and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 

 

2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 

3 Downloadable from our Web site at 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

Содержание VS-121HCA

Страница 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 121HCA 12 x 1 Stereo Audio S PDIF Switcher...

Страница 2: ...Crossover Cable 12 7 4 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 13 7 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 13 7 5 Operating via the Infrared Remote Controller 13 7 5 1 Adjus...

Страница 3: ...igure 10 Splash Screen 19 Figure 11 Atmel Flip Window 20 Figure 12 Device Selection Window 20 Figure 13 Device Selection Window 21 Figure 14 Loading the Hex 21 Figure 15 RS 232 Window 22 Figure 16 Atm...

Страница 4: ...em adapter and rack ears 3 RC IR2 Infrared remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual4 This user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the eq...

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

Страница 6: ...usted by IR remote control or RS 232 The volume settings are saved in non volatile memory The ability to operate it in tandem with the VS 121HC Operate the VS 121HCA using the front panel buttons or r...

Страница 7: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 121HCA Stereo Audio S PDIF Switcher 4 Figure 1 VS 121HCA 12 x 1 Stereo Audio S PDIF Switcher...

Страница 8: ...IR receiver 1 11 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if required 12 Setup DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the unit 1 to 4 are for settin...

Страница 9: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS 121HCA in a Rack 6 5 Installing the VS 121HCA in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit...

Страница 10: ...layer to the IN 10 terminal block connector 2 Connect the outputs to acceptors 1 or 2 output devices can be connected1 One S PDIF output acceptor for example a DAT recorder to the S PDIF OUT RCA conne...

Страница 11: ...ee section 7 1 The RS 232 port see section 7 2 The RS 485 port see section 7 3 An Ethernet network see section 7 4 The RC IR2 remote control transmitter1 7 5 see section This section also describes Ho...

Страница 12: ...hrough the RS 232 port For a description of the serial commands see section 11 To operate your device using serial commands you need to install Kramer s control software that can be downloaded from th...

Страница 13: ...ethod A above only requires pins 2 3 and 5 to be connected you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter...

Страница 14: ...eration the RS 485 line must be terminated at both ends The master unit may be located at any part of the line but when it is at the end of the line the termination switch must be set ON To set line t...

Страница 15: ...e VS 121HCA 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 121HCA dur...

Страница 16: ...h RJ 45 connectors 7 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port After connecting the Ethernet port you must install and configure the port For detailed instructions on how to install and configure your Etherne...

Страница 17: ...just the input volume on any of the individual input channels The setting is saved in non volatile memory and remains even after the unit is turned OFF and ON To adjust the volume 1 On the remote cont...

Страница 18: ...connecting more than one VS 121HCA set the first machine only when connected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VS 121HCA units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16 Ta...

Страница 19: ...or the Ethernet ports of the VS 121HC To set the VS 121HCA to operate in tandem with the VS 121HC 1 Set the machine number on both units to 1 DIP switches 1 2 3 and 4 are set OFF 2 Connect the VS 121...

Страница 20: ...AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 02 1kHz POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 115V AC U S A 8VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6kg 8lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter rack ears...

Страница 21: ...PC to the RS 232 port see section 9 1 2 Install the latest firmware see section 9 1 3 9 1 1 Downloading from the Internet To download the latest file1 1 Go to our Web site at from the Internet www kr...

Страница 22: ...ng the Device Firmware To install the firmware perform the following steps 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears1 Figure 10 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds...

Страница 23: ...w by Pressing the keyboard shortcut key F2 or Choosing the Select command from the Device menu or Pressing the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection wind...

Страница 24: ...Upgrading the VS 121HCA Firmware 21 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 13 Device Selection Window 5 Click OK 6 From the File menu select Load Hex Figure 14 Loading the Hex...

Страница 25: ...ication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears 9 Change the COM port settings according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud...

Страница 26: ...S 121HCA 14 If required disconnect the null modem adapter from the VS 121HCA 15 Press the FLASH PROG button on the front panel of the VS 121HCA outward to its original position see Figure 1 16 Power O...

Страница 27: ...firmware file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade 4 Install the KFR Programmer Application 9 2 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port To connect a PC to the RS 232 port of the VS 121H...

Страница 28: ...lect the required COM Port1 3 Press the File button to select the s19 firmware file included in the package 4 Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red 5 Wait until the dow...

Страница 29: ...4 02 84 81 81 IN 5 02 85 81 81 IN 6 02 86 81 81 IN 7 02 87 81 81 IN 8 02 88 81 81 IN 9 02 89 81 81 IN 10 02 8A 81 81 IN 11 02 8B 81 81 IN 12 02 8C 81 81 Table 8 VS 121HCA Increase Decrease Audio Gain...

Страница 30: ...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 switched...

Страница 31: ...ber of outputs 3 number of setups 1 for video 2 for audio 3 for SDI 14 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 th...

Страница 32: ...ware version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it F...

Страница 33: ...er lightning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct...

Страница 34: ...or 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 commen...

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