Kramer VS-88DT User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-88DT

HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher

P/N: 2900-300275 Rev 1

VS-88DT –Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Using TP cables 3

2.4 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5

4Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher 6

5Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack 9

6Connecting the VS-88DT 10

6.1 Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-88DT 11

6.2 Connecting to the VS-88DT via Ethernet 11

7Operating the VS-88DT 15

7.1 Switching Inputs to Outputs 15

7.2 Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations 16

7.3 Acquiring an EDID 17

7.4 Cancelling One or All Outputs 17

7.5 Resetting the Device to Factory Default Configuration 18

7.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 19

8Configuring the VS-88DT 20

8.1 Using the Menu 20

8.2 Selecting the HDBaseT or HDMI Outputs 22

8.3 Selecting DHCP 22

8.4 Configuring the IP Network Address 23

8.5 Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration 24

9Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages 25

9.1 Switching Page 25

9.2 Device Settings Page 29

9.3 Authentication Page 30

9.4 RS-232 Routing Page 32

9.5 EDID Page 33

9.6 About Page 34

10 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors 35

11 Updating the Firmware 36

12 Technical Specifications 38

13 Default Parameters 39

13.1 Default Communication Parameters 39

14 Kramer Protocol 40

14.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 40

14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 43

VS-88DT –Contents

Figures

Figure 1: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6

Figure 2: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 8

Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher 10

Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 12

Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 13

Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window 14

Figure 7: Login Page 25

Figure 8: Switching Page 26

Figure 9: Switching Button Details 27

Figure 10: Input Properties Popup 27

Figure 11: Output Properties Popup 28

Figure 12: Device Settings Page 30

Figure 13: Authentication Page 31

Figure 14: RS-232 Routing Page 32

Figure 15: EDID Page 33

Figure 16: About Page 34

Figure 17: TP Pinout Wiring 35

VS-88DT - Introduction

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 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 VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher which

is ideal for:

Conference room presentations

Advertising applications

VS-88DT - 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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp

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

firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 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.

2.2 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

VS-88DT - Getting Started

2.3 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.

2.4 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VS-88DT - Overview

3 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 100m (328ft)

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

VS-88DT - Overview

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

3.1 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.

4 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 Section 7.1)

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 Section 7.4)

STO Button

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

Section 7.2)

EDID Button

Press to copy the EDID from an Output to an Input (see Section 7.3)

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