Kramer VS-88DT User manual

P/N: 2900-300275 Rev 6 www.kramerAV.com

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-88DT

HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 
 
VS-88DT –Contents 
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Contents 
Introduction 1 
Getting Started 2 
Achieving the Best Performance 2 
Safety Instructions 2 
Using TP cables 2 
Recycling Kramer Products 3 
Overview 4 
About HDBaseT™ Technology 5 
Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher 6 
Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack 8 
Connecting the VS-88DT 9 
Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-88DT 10 
Connecting to the VS-88DT via Ethernet 10 
Operating the VS-88DT 13 
Switching Inputs to Outputs 13 
Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations 14 
Acquiring an EDID 14 
Cancelling One or All Outputs 14 
Resetting the Device to Factory Default Configuration 15 
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 15 
RS-232 Data Routing over HDBaseT 16 
Configuring the VS-88DT 17 
Using the Menu 17 
Selecting the HDBaseT or HDMI Outputs 19 
Selecting DHCP 19 
Configuring the IP Network Address 19 
Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration 20 
Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages 21 
Switching Page 21 
Device Settings Page 24 
Authentication Page 25 
RS-232 Routing Page 26 
EDID Page 27 
About Page 27 
Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors 28 
Updating the Firmware 29 
Technical Specifications 30 
Default Parameters 31 
Default Communication Parameters 31 
Kramer Protocol 32 
Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 32 
Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 34 

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –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!

Congratulations on purchasing your VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher which is ideal

for:

•Conference room presentations

•Advertising applications

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Getting Started

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

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-88DT

to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware

upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance,

high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor

matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence

signal quality

•Position your Kramer VS-88DT away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other

equipment that is installed inside a building.

Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by

qualified personnel only.

Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.

Using TP cables

Kramer engineers have developed a special twisted pair cable to best match our HDBaseT

products, the Kramer BC−HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG) cable. This specially built cable

significantly outperforms regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Getting Started

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 Electronics has made

arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any

costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on

arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular

country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Overview

Overview

The high-quality Kramer VS-88DT is an HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher that accepts up to

eight HDMI signals and routes any or all of them to any or all eight HDMI outputs or HDBaseT

for connection to compatible receivers, for example, the TP-588D and TP-588VGA.

The VS-88DT features:

•Eight HDMI and nine IR inputs

•Eight HDMI, eight HDBaseT and nine IR outputs

•Bandwidth up to 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per video channel)

•EDID Capture—copies and stores the EDID from a display device

•Hot-plug Detect (HPD)

•HDBaseT range up to 130m (430ft) at normal mode (2K) when using BC-UNIKat cables

•RS-232 data tunneling over HDBaseT

•HDCP support

•HDTV compatibility

•Support for HDMI –3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync , Dolby®TrueHD, Dolby

Digital Plus, DTS−HD®and linear PCM 7.1 surround sound

•A non-volatile memory for matrix configuration

•A store and recall facility for preset configurations

•Automatic output shutdown if no input signal is detected after a configurable idle period

•An LCD display for easy configuration and operation

•Remote control using serial commands (over RS-232 and Ethernet) and built-in,

browser-based Web pages

•Support for Kramer Protocol 3000

•A lock button to prevent unwanted tampering with the settings

•2U height that fits a standard 19” professional rack enclosure

You can control the VS-88DT using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

•Built-in, embedded Web pages using a standard Web browser over Ethernet

•RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial

controller

•The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Overview

About HDBaseT™ Technology

HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the HDBaseT

Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment as a digital home

networking alternative where it enables you to replace numerous cables and connectors by a

single LAN cable used to transmit, for example, uncompressed, full, high definition video,

audio and IR as well as various control signals.

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher

Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT

Matrix Switcher

Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VS-88DT.

Figure 1: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Feature

Function

IR LED

Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal

IR Sensor

IR receiver for remote control

POWER LED

Lights green when the device is powered on

IN 1~8

Press to select an input after selecting an output (see Switching Inputs to

Outputs on page 13)

OUT 1~8

Press to switch, followed by an input or OFF

ALL Button

Press, followed by an Input to switch the Input to all outputs or press followed by the

Off button to disconnect all switches, (see Cancelling One or All Outputs on page 14)

STO Button

Press to store a preset configuration followed by the preset number in which to save it

(see Section Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations on page 14)

EDID Button

Press to copy the EDID from an Output to an Input (see Acquiring an

EDID on page 14)

LOCK Button

Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons, (see Locking and Unlocking the Front

Panel on page 15). Press and hold again to unlock

Navigation

Pad

Use the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄) and right (►) buttons to navigate the menu,

and modify parameters or values (see Section Using the Menu on page 17)

LCD Readout

(20 char x 2

lines)

Displays either the input/output resolution currently selected or the menu during

configuration

OFF Button

Press after an output button to cancel the currently selected outputs. Press after the

All button to cancel all currently switched outputs (see Cancelling One or All

Outputs on page 14)

RCL Button

Press, followed by a preset number to recall the preset configuration (see Section

Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations on page 14)

MENU Button

Press to enter the Menu and move one level back when the menu is displayed (see

Section Using the Menu on page 17)

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher

Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VS-88DT.

Figure 2: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

Feature

Function

OUT

1~8

RJ-45 HDBaseT

Connector

Connect to compatible HDBaseT devices, for example, TP-588D (see

Section Connecting the VS-88DT on page 9)

IR IN 3.5mm Mini

Jack

Connect to IR sensors

IR OUT 3.5mm

Mini Jack

Connect to IR blasters

HDMI Connector

Connect HDMI acceptors

ETHERNET RJ-45

Connector

Connect to a PC controller via a LAN (see Section Connecting to the

VS-88DT via Ethernet on page 10)

IR ALL IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an IR sensor

IR ALL OUT 3.5mm Mini

Jack

Connect to an IR blaster

Mains

Power Socket

Connect the mains power cord

Fuse

AC mains supply protection fuse

Power Switch

Turns the device on and off

IN 1~8 HDMI Connectors

Connect to HDMI sources

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial

Port

Connect to a serial controller (see Section Connecting a Serial Controller

to the VS-88DT on page 10)

PROGRAM Mini USB

Connector

For performing firmware upgrade

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

VS-88DT –Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack

Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack

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