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Page 3 - Tables

Contents KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY ii Tables Table 1: VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 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 Parameters 1...

Page 4 - Introduction; x4 HDMI Matrix; Getting Started

Introduction 1 1 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 ye...

Page 6 - Overview; Defining the EDID; Section

Overview 3 3 Overview The VS-84H is a high quality 8 x 4 matrix switcher for HDMI signals that fits into one vertical space of a standard 19” professional rack enclosure. In particular, the VS-84H features: • Up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel 1 • Support for HDCP (High Definition Digital ...

Page 8 - Recommendations for Best Performance; Defining the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher; Figure 1

Defining the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5 copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals. 3.4 Recommendations for Best Performance To...

Page 9 - Figure 1: VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Defining the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 6 Figure 1: VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Table 1: VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 IR LED Lights yellow when receiving signals from the infrared remote control tran...

Page 11 - Using the IR Transmitter

Defining the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the device via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver 1 . The external IR receiver ca...

Page 12 - Installing the VS-84H in a Rack; This section provides instructions for rack mounting the device.

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 - Connecting the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher; To connect; Figure 3; the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in; Connect up to eight; Figure 3: Connecting the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher

Connecting the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 10 6 Connecting the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher To connect 1 Figure 3 the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in : 1. Connect up to eight 2 2. Connect the four HDMI sources (for example, D...

Page 14 - Operating the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher; Switching an Input to an Output; Acquiring the EDID from One Output; Note

Operating the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 11 7 Operating the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher This section describes: • Switching an input to an output (see Section 7.1 ) • Acquiring the EDID (see Section 7.2 ) • Storing and recalling switch settings (see Section 7.3 ) • Resetting the VS-84H (see...

Page 15 - Acquiring the EDID from Several Outputs; To acquire the EDID from several outputs (for example, OUT 1 to IN 1

Operating the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 12 7.2.2 Acquiring the EDID from Several Outputs To acquire the EDID from several outputs (for example, OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 4 to IN 3): 1. Connect the display devices to the outputs from which you want to acquire the ...

Page 16 - Storing and Recalling a Switching Setting from a Preset; Table 4; Connecting to the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via RS-232

Operating the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 13 7.3 Storing and Recalling a Switching Setting from a Preset The STO and RCL buttons are used to store and recall up to 12 setups which are assigned using the 4 output (preset 1 to 4) and 8 input (preset 5 to 12) buttons. To store a preset 1 1. Configu...

Page 17 - Connecting to the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via; Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC; IP Address of the; My Network Places; Figure 4; Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

Operating the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 14 7.6 Connecting to the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via Ethernet You can connect the VS-84H via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see Section 7.6.1 ) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable...

Page 18 - Figure 5; OK; Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub; Upgrading the Firmware; For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the “

Upgrading the Firmware 15 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 5 . 7. Click OK . Figure 5: Internet Protocol (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 p...

Page 19 - Technical Specifications; The; Table 3: Technical Specifications; 0 Default EDID

Technical Specifications KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 16 9 Technical Specifications The VS-84H technical specifications are shown in Table 3 . Table 3: Technical Specifications 1 INPUTS: of the VS-84H 8x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 8 HDMI Connectors OUTPUTS: 4 HDMI Connectors BANDWIDTH: 2.25Gbps ban...

Page 20 - Default EDID

Default EDID 17 Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range.... 31-94kHz Vertical scan range...... 50-85Hz Video bandwidth.......... 170MHz CVT standard............. Not supported GTF standard............. Not supported Additional descriptors... None Preferred timing......... Yes Native/preferred t...

Page 22 - Default Communication Parameters; 1 Default Communication Parameters; Table 4: Default Communication Parameters

Default Communication Parameters 19 11 Default Communication Parameters Table 4: Default Communication Parameters EDID EDID 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,...

Page 23 - Table 5: Protocol Definitions; This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of

Kramer Protocol 2000 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 20 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-84H is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 1 Table 5: Protocol Definitions (version 0.50). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. MSB LSB DESTI- NATION INS...

Page 24 - Table 6: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000

Kramer Protocol 2000 21 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 6: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTION D...

Page 27 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before

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