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Kramer Electronics VS-88DTP user manual Introduction

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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 that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-88DTP8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

•Conference room presentations

•Advertising

•Rental and staging

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Kramer Electronics VS-88DTP user manual Introduction

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USER MANUAL 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix SwitcherVS-88DTP MODELPage Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack ContentsConnecting the VS-88DTP Technical SpecificationsFigures 1 Introduction 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2.2 Safety Instructions2 Getting Started VS-88DTP - Getting Started 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products3 Overview 3.1 Defining the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher VS 88DTP - Overview Function FeatureVS 88DTP - Overview 3.2 Using the IR Transmitter This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit 4 Installing the VS-88DTP in a RackVS-88DTP - Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack 5 Connecting the VS-88DTP 5.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via RS-232 5.2.1 Setting the RS-485 Machine Number 5.2 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 PortTo set the RS-485 machine number using the DIP-switches To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VS-88DTPVS-88DTP 5.2.2 Setting the RS-485 Bus TerminationSection 5.2.3 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VS-88DTP DevicesTo daisy-chain up to 16 VS-88DTP devices Select Properties 5.3 Connecting the VS-88DTP via Ethernet5.3.1 Connecting to the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC VS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 4. Select PropertiesThe Local Area Connection Properties window appears 7. Click OKVS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 5.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub6 Operating the VS-88DTP 6.2 Disconnecting Outputs6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs To route an input to an output6.4 Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 6.3 Storing and Recalling Setups in PresetsTo store a setup To recall a setup6.5.1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Output 6.5 Acquiring the EDID6.5.2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Outputs to Several Inputs To acquire or change the EDID from a single outputTo reset to the default EDID, do the following 6.5.3 Acquiring the Default EDIDTo lock and unlock the front panel buttons 6.7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port6.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 7 Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 7.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via your BrowserThe Loading page appears If you are using DHCP, you have to enter the nameFigure 11 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Figure 12 The Loading Page3. Click Run Main switching matrix see Section Configuration see SectionThere are two remote operation Web pages VS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via EthernetTo switch an input to an output, for example, input 1 to output 7.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page7.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output To operate in the Offline mode 7.2.2 Operating in the Offline ModeTo store a switching configuration 7.2.3 Storing and Recalling Setups2. Click Store A confirmation message appears 3. Click OK To recall a setupFigure 18 Selecting Preset The configuration from Preset 03 is loadedFigure 19 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode 2. Click Recall A confirmation message appears 3. Click OKTo lock the front panel buttons 7.3 The Configuration Page7.2.4 Locking the Front Panel Buttons To edit the IP-related settings VS-88DTP - Technical Specifications 8 Technical SpecificationsSwitching Protocol 9 Default Communication ParametersEDID RS-232VS-88DTP - Default EDID 10 Default EDIDEach input on the VS-88DTP is loaded with a factory default EDID Report Information VS-88DTP - Default EDIDVS-88DTP - Updating the VS-88DTP Firmware 11 Updating the VS-88DTP FirmwareInstructions for upgrading the VS-88DTP firmware can be found at 38 VS-88DTP - Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 14.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 14.1 Switching Protocols14.2.1.1 Simple Command 14 Kramer Protocol14.2.3 Command Terms 14.2.1.2 Command StringCommand 14.2.214.2.5 Command Forms 14.2.4 Entering Commands14.2.6 Command Chaining Command chain separator character14.2.8 Backward Support 14.2.7 Maximum String LengthA separate response is sent for every command in the chain 64 charactersthis is 4x4 matrix ExamplesBUILD VS-88DTP - Kramer ProtocolREVISION COUNT0 - reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP PORT = ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commandsNetwork Setting Commands MACHINENAME = Up to 14 Alfa-Numeric charsVS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol 14.3 Kramer ProtocolDESTINATION INSTRUCTIONInstruction Description Instruction Codes for ProtocolDefinition for Specific Instruction InputVS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol Page E-mail info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNINGWe welcome your questions, comments, and feedback