Page 2 - Contents
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 1 3.1 Understanding FireWire 2 3.2 FireWire Compliance 2 3.3 Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 3 3.3.1 Achieving the Best Performance 3 3.3.2 Signal Terminology 3 3.3.3 Configuring as a FireWire Hub 4 4 Defining the VS-66FW 6 Po...
Page 3 - Figures
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii Figures Figure 1: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 2x2 Port FireWire Hub 4 Figure 2: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 6 Port FireWire Hub 5 Figure 3: VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 6 Figure 4: Connecting the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 9 Figure 5: Connec...
Page 4 - This addendum updates the; Page 6; labeled
P/N: 2900-0000662 A1 ADDENDUM: VS-66FW This addendum updates the VS-66FW user manual, as follows: Page 6 (item 3 on the rear panel in Figure 3, in section 4): the REMOTE connector PINOUT is altered. The seventh PIN (leaf) is now labeled L F , and the eighth PIN (branch) is now labeled B R . Page 11 ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Port FireWire Switcher; Port FireWire Switcher
Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our...
Page 6 - Overview; Understanding FireWire
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 2 3.1 Understanding FireWire FireWire is a serial bus standard that enables quick universal interfacing between video and computer hardware items. FireWire is simple to use and operates independently of the host system. In addition, FireWire supports Plug ...
Page 7 - Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher; Achieving the Best Performance
Overview 3 3.3 Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher The Kramer VS-66FW is a high quality 6-port matrix switcher for routing 1394/FireWire interface signals. In particular, the VS-66FW : Offers simple-to-connect automatic branch/leaf configuration that operates bi-directionally Can be operated with ...
Page 8 - Configuring as a FireWire Hub; Figure 1: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 2x2 Port FireWire Hub
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 4 not merely one of semantics but a vital distinction when understanding the concept of FireWire Branch/Leaf technology With a regular In and Out switcher, not only does the front panel have separate In and Out buttons but the rear panel also has separate ...
Page 9 - The example in Figure 2 illustrates how the; Figure 2: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 6 Port FireWire Hub; Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher; Figure 3, Table 1 and Table 2 define the
Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 5 3.3.3.2 Configuring as a 6 Port FireWire Hub The example in Figure 2 illustrates how the VS-66FW can be configured 1 as a 6 port FireWire hub in which the bi-directional signals flow between Port 4 and all the other ports: Figure 2: Configuring the VS-...
Page 11 - Table 2: Rear Panel VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features
Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 7 Table 1: Front Panel VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter 2 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or...
Page 12 - Connecting the VS-66FW
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS-66FW 8 5 Connecting the VS-66FW This section describes how to connect the VS-66FW . In particular, how to: Connect the VS-66FW rear panel (see section 5.1) Control via RS-232, for example, using a PC (see section 5.2) Control via RS-485 (see secti...
Page 13 - with; Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
Connecting the VS-66FW 9 Figure 4: Connecting the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher 5.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) To connect a PC to the VS-66FW unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-66FW uni...
Page 14 - Setting the Dipswitches; Figure 6: Dipswitch Settings
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS-66FW 10 5.3 Controlling via RS-485 You can control a VS-66FW unit via any RS-485 remote controller or a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface). To connect an RS-485 remote controller to a VS-66FW : 1. Connect the RS-485 port on the RS-485 remote c...
Page 15 - Setting the MACHINE #; Connecting the REMOTE Connector; Figure 7: REMOTE Connector
Connecting the VS-66FW 11 5.4.1 Setting the MACHINE # The MACHINE # determines the position of a VS-66FW unit, specifying which VS-66FW unit is being controlled when several VS-66FW units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VS-66FW unit via DIPS 1, 2, 3 and 4, according to T...
Page 16 - Operating the VS-66FW; Displaying Unit Characteristics
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS-66FW 12 6 Operating the VS-66FW You can operate your VS-66FW via: The front panel buttons Infra-red remote control transmitter Remote contact-closure switches RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial c...
Page 17 - Switching LEAF- BRANCH Combinations; Confirming Settings
Operating the VS-66FW 13 6.2 Switching LEAF- BRANCH Combinations To switch a BRANCH FireWire device to a LEAF FireWire device (a bi-directional connection), do the following: 1. Press a LEAF button (either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or ALL). The corresponding item in the 7-segment Display blinks. 2. Press a B...
Page 18 - Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes; Figure 9: Storing and Recalling using the LEAF Buttons
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS-66FW 14 6.3.1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes, do the following: 1. Press the unlit TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode (in which the TAKE button is not illuminated) to the CONF...
Page 19 - Storing an Input/Output Configuration; Locking the Front Panel
Operating the VS-66FW 15 6.4.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration To store 1 the current status in memory, do the following: 1. Press the STO button. The STO button blinks. 2. Press one of the 6 LEAF buttons (this will be the setup # in which the current status is stored). If in the CONFIRM mode,...
Page 20 - Flash Memory Upgrade; Downloading from the Internet; set port; Program; POWER; Upgrading Firmware; Shortcut to
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 16 7 Flash Memory Upgrade The VS-66FW firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 7.1) Connecting the PC to the R...
Page 21 - After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “; Figure 11: Atmel – Flip Window; Press the keyboard shortcut key
Flash Memory Upgrade 17 Figure 10: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “ Atmel – Flip ” window: Figure 11: Atmel – Flip Window 3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F4 (or select the “ Read Configuration File ” command from the File menu, or press the keys: Alt FR...
Page 22 - If COM 2 was not selected, an RS-232 error message appears. In the “
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 18 Figure 12: Open Configuration File Select Window 4. Choose the file: VS_66FW_12.cfg (by double-clicking it). If COM 2 was not selected, an RS-232 error message appears. In the “ Atmel – Flip ” window, the Operations Flow column is disabled, ...
Page 23 - In the “
Flash Memory Upgrade 19 Figure 14: RS-232 Window 6. Click Connect. In the “ Atmel – Flip ” window, in the Operations Flow column, the Run button is active, and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column: T89C51RB2 . Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “ HEX File: VS_6...
Page 24 - Atmel – Flip; Turn the POWER switch on the VS-66FW; Disconnect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the; Normal
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 20 Figure 16: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 8. Close the “ Atmel – Flip ” window. 9. Turn the POWER switch on the VS-66FW OFF . 10. Disconnect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-66FW unit from the Null-modem adapter. 11. On th...
Page 25 - Technical Specifications; Table 5 includes the technical specifications:; Table 5: Technical Specifications; Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication; Table 6 includes the Protocol
Technical Specifications 21 8 Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications: Table 5: Technical Specifications 1 of the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher INPUTS/OUTPUTS: 6 ports on 6 pin IEEE-1394A connectors STANDARDS: Compliant with IEEE 1394 – 1995 and 1394A-2000 standards...
Page 26 - The; Table 7: Protocol Definitions
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 22 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 1 The VS-66FW is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.42) (below). This RS-232 / RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between ...
