Page 3 - Contents
VS-88DTP – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 3 Overview 4 3.1 Defining the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 5 3.2 Using the IR Transmitter 8 4 Installing the VS-88DTP ...
Page 4 - Figures
ii VS-88DTP - Introduction Figures Figure 1: VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6 Figure 2: VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 11 Figure 4: RS-485 DIP-switches 13 Figure 5: RS-...
Page 5 - Introduction; Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer
VS-88DTP - 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. ...
Page 6 - Getting Started; Achieving the Best Performance
2 VS-88DTP - Getting Started 2 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 Go t
Page 7 - Recycling Kramer Products
VS-88DTP - Getting Started 3 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer...
Page 8 - Overview; −performance matrix switcher for DVI signals.
4 VS-88DTP - Overview 3 Overview The VS−88DTP is a high −performance matrix switcher for DVI signals. The unit accepts up to eight DVI inputs, reclocks and equalizes the signals, and routes to any or all DGKat™ twisted pair outputs simultaneously for connection to compatible TP receivers, for exampl...
Page 9 - A standard 19” rack mount size of 1U with included rack “ears”; Note; Defining the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix; This section defines the
VS-88DTP - Overview 5 • A worldwide power supply of 100-240V AC • A standard 19” rack mount size of 1U with included rack “ears” Note : The VS-88DTP requires STP (shielded twisted pair) cable. For optimum range and performance, use Kramer's BC-DGKat524, BC-DGKat623 or BC-DGKat7a23 cables. The transm...
Page 12 - Using the IR Transmitter; You can use the
8 VS-88DTP - Overview 3.2 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (Model: C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from ...
Page 13 - Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack; This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
VS-88DTP - Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack 9 4 Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Page 14 - Connecting the VS-88DTP; Figure 3; Section
10 VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 5 Connecting the VS-88DTP Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-88DTP . After connecting your VS-88DTP , connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-88DTP as illustrated in the example in ...
Page 15 - You can connect to the
VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 11 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 5.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-88DTP via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To co...
Page 16 - Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port; Setting the RS-485 Machine Number; Figure 6; Figure 4
12 VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 5.2 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port You can operate the VS-88DTP via the RS-485 port from a distance of up to 1200m (3900ft) using any device equipped with an RS-485 port (for example, a PC). For successful communication, you must set the RS-485...
Page 17 - Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination; DIP-switch 1 sets the RS-485 bus termination of the
VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 13 Figure 4: RS-485 DIP-switches DIP-switches 1, 2, 3 and 4 determine the RS-485 machine number of the VS-88DTP . Machine Number SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 1 (Default) OFF OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF OFF ON 3 OFF OFF ON OFF 4 OFF OFF ON ON 5 OFF ON OFF OFF 6 OFF ON OFF ON 7 OFF ON ...
Page 18 - Connecting and Controlling Multiple VS-88DTP Devices; You can daisy-chain up to 16; Set the machine number and termination as follows:
14 VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP Figure 5: RS-485 Termination DIP-switch 5.2.3 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VS-88DTP Devices You can daisy-chain up to 16 VS-88DTP devices with operation via RS-232 from a PC or serial controller (see Figure 6 ). To daisy-chain up to 16 VS-88DTP devices: 1...
Page 19 - Connecting the VS-88DTP via Ethernet; Connecting to the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC; My Network Places
VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 15 Figure 6: Control of Multiple VS-88DTP Devices via RS-232 and RS-485 5.3 Connecting the VS-88DTP via Ethernet You can connect the VS-88DTP via Ethernet using a crossover cable (see Section 5.3.1 ) for direct connection to the PC, or a straight-through cable (see...
Page 20 - The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.; Properties; Figure 7; Figure 8; OK
16 VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 4. Select Properties . The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 7 ). Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fi...
Page 21 - Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub; You can connect the Ethernet port of the
VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 17 5.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88DTP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Page 22 - Operating the VS-88DTP; Routing Inputs to Outputs; To route an input to an output:; Disconnecting Outputs; To disconnect one output:
18 VS-88DTP - Operating the VS-88DTP 6 Operating the VS-88DTP This section describes how to: • Route inputs to outputs (see Section 6.1 • Disconnect outputs (see ) Section 6.2 • Store and recall a setup (see ) Section 6.3 • Switch between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 (see ) Section 6.4 • Acquire ...
Page 23 - Storing and Recalling Setups in Presets; Figure 9; To switch to Protocol 2000:
VS-88DTP - Operating the VS-88DTP 19 6.3 Storing and Recalling Setups in Presets You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store and recall up to 16 setups in presets. Figure 9 illustrates the preset assignment numbers. Preset 1 is assigned to OUT 1 and preset 16 is assigned to IN 8. Note: The preset n...
Page 24 - Acquiring the EDID; Acquiring an EDID from a Single Output; To acquire or change the EDID from a single output:; Acquiring an EDID from Several Outputs to Several Inputs
20 VS-88DTP - Operating the VS-88DTP 6.5 Acquiring the EDID You can acquire the EDID from: • A single connected output (see Section 6.5.1 • Several outputs (see ) Section 6.5.2 • The default EDID (see ) Section 6.5.3 6.5.1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Output ) To acquire or change the EDID from a...
Page 25 - Acquiring the Default EDID; To reset to the default EDID, do the following:
VS-88DTP - Operating the VS-88DTP 21 4. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID will be acquired (for example, OUT 1). 5. Press the SELECT IN 1 button again. The IN 1 button ceases to flash. 6. Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID will be copied (for example, IN 3). The selec...
Page 26 - Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons; To lock and unlock the front panel buttons:; Press and hold the LOCK button until the buttons lights.; Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
22 VS-88DTP - Operating the VS-88DTP 6.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons To lock and unlock the front panel buttons: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button until the buttons lights. The front panel buttons are locked. 2. Press and hold the LOCK button until the button no longer lights. The ...
Page 27 - Connecting to the VS-88DTP via your Browser
VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 23 7 Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet You can remotely operate the VS-88DTP using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection (see Section 7.1 To check that Java is installed and running, browse to: ). To be able to do so, you mus...
Page 28 - Enter the unit’s IP number (for the default IP address, see; The Loading page appears.
24 VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 2. Enter the unit’s IP number (for the default IP address, see Figure 11 ) or name in the Address bar of your browser. If you are using DHCP, you have to enter the name. Figure 11: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The Loading page...
Page 29 - Run; There are two remote operation Web pages:
VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 25 Figure 13: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run . The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical representation of the front panel (see Figure 14 ). There are two remote operation Web pages: • Main switching matri...
Page 30 - The Main Switching Matrix Page; The main switching matrix page allows you to:; Switching an Input to an Output; To switch an input to an output, for example, input 1 to output 4:
26 VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 7.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 14: Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to: • Switch any input to any/all outputs independently (see Section 7.2.1 • Operate the unit in the Offline mode (see ) Sec...
Page 31 - Operating in the Offline Mode; Take
VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 27 Figure 15: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue switching icon appears indicating that the channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4. 2. Repeat the above steps for each channel that you want to switch. 7.2.2 Operating in the Offlin...
Page 32 - to accept the change or; Cancel; button to exit the Offline mode.; Storing and Recalling Setups; To store a switching configuration:; button changes from gray to dark blue.
28 VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Figure 16: Switching in the Offline Mode 3. If required, repeat Step 2 for several channels. 4. Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel . 5. Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode. 7.2.3 Storing and Recalling Setups You ...
Page 33 - Store; A confirmation message appears.; The configuration is stored in Preset 07.; Recall; button
VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 29 Figure 17: Selecting Preset 07 2. Click Store . A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK . The configuration is stored in Preset 07. To recall a setup: 1. From the Preset drop-down list, select a preset (in this example, Preset 03). Pre...
Page 34 - The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded.
30 VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Figure 18: Selecting Preset 03 2. Click Recall . A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK . The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded. Note: You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode (see Figure 19 ) and make it active when you ...
Page 35 - Locking the Front Panel Buttons; To lock the front panel buttons:; The Configuration Page
VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 31 7.2.4 Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering. To lock the front panel buttons: • Click the padlock icon Note: Locking the front panel buttons does not disable remote operation of the unit ...
Page 37 - Technical Specifications
VS-88DTP - Technical Specifications 33 8 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 8 DVI (not HDCP compliant), 1.2Vpp on DVI Molex 24 −pin female connectors; DDC signal 5Vpp (TTL) OUTPUTS: 8 DGKat twisted pair on RJ −45 connectors MAX. DATA RATE: 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDA...
Page 38 - Default Communication Parameters; operates with protocol 2000.
34 VS-88DTP - Default Communication Parameters 9 Default Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate: 9600 Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: 8 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Parity: None Comman...
Page 39 - 0 Default EDID; Each input on the
VS-88DTP - Default EDID 35 10 Default EDID Each input on the VS-88DTP is loaded with a factory default EDID. Monitor: Model name VS-88DTP Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID KRM0200 Serial number 1 Manufacture date 2006, ISO week 12 ------------------------- EDID revision 1.3 Input signal type Digital...
Page 41 - 1 Updating the VS-88DTP Firmware; Instructions for upgrading the
VS-88DTP - Updating the VS-88DTP Firmware 37 11 Updating the VS-88DTP Firmware Instructions for upgrading the VS-88DTP firmware can be found at
Page 42 - 2 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial; machine in Protocol 3000. For more detailed information, see
38 VS-88DTP - Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) The following table lists the ASCII video signal codes that switch an input to an output for a single VS-88DTP machine in Protocol 3000. For more detailed info...
Page 43 - 3 Hex Codes for Serial Communication; is connected via RS-485 and the machine is
VS-88DTP - Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 39 13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) The Hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine (set as Machine 1) connected via either RS-232 or Ethernet. Similar hex codes are used when ...
Page 44 - 4 Kramer Protocol; is set to protocol 3000 (see; Switching Protocols; You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons (see; Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons; Command string with only one command without addressing:
40 VS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol 14 Kramer Protocol By default, the VS-88DTP is set to protocol 3000 (see Section 14.2 ) but is also compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (see 14.3 Section You can download our user-friendly “Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000” from the technical supp...
Page 45 - Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing:; CR; Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a
VS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol 41 14.2.1.2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing: Start Address Body Delimiter # Destination_id @ Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…| Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…| Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,… |… CR 14.2.2 Device Mess...
Page 47 - starting character; and the; message closing character; beginning of the string and at the end.; OR
VS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol 43 starting character and the message closing character only once, at the beginning of the string and at the end. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. 14.2.7 Maximum String...
