Kramer VS-88H2 User manual

P/N: 2900-301419 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-88H2, VS-66H2, VS-84H2, VS-48H2

Matrix Switcher

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VS-88H2 –Contents 
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Contents 
Introduction 1 
Getting Started 1 
Overview 2 
Typical Applications 3 
Controlling your VS-88H2 4 
Defining the Matrix Switcher 5 
Mounting VS-88H2 8 
Connecting VS-88H2 9 
Connecting to VS-88H2 via RS-232 10 
Connecting VS-88H2 via the ETHERNET Port 10 
Operating VS-88H2 via Front Panel Buttons 13 
Routing Signals 14 
Storing and Recalling a Setup 22 
Setting Switching Mode 23 
Setting Switching Speed 23 
Setting HDCP 24 
Copying the EDID 25 
Firmware Upgrade 26 
Using Embedded Web Pages 27 
Switching and Setting Ports 29 
Changing Device Settings and Upgrading Firmware 40 
Managing Web Page Security 42 
Managing Timeout Settings 46 
Setting Switching Modes 48 
Setting Step-in Devices 51 
Managing the EDID 53 
Viewing About Page 57 
Technical Specifications 58 
Default Communication Parameters 59 
Default EDID 60 
Default Parameters 62 
Input or Output Resolutions 63 
Protocol 3000 Commands 64 
Understanding Protocol 3000 64 
Protocol 3000 Commands 65 
Result and Error Codes 79 

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VS-88H2 –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!

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-88H2 to check for up-to-date user manuals, application

programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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-88H2 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

Caution:

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

equipment that is installed inside a building.

•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating

for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

•Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.

•Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified

personnel only.

•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.

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VS-88H2 –Introduction

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.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Matrix Switcher. This User Manual describes

the following four devices: VS-88H2, VS-66H2, VS-84H2 and VS-48H2.

The devices described in this user manual are generally referred to as VS-88H2 or Matrix

Switcher. A device is named specifically only when a device-specific feature is described.

The Matrix Switcher is a high-quality switcher for 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDMI™ signals and

embedded audio. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any one of the

selectable HDMI, HDCP-compliant sources to any or all outputs simultaneously.

The Matrix Switcher offers a flexible audio scheme where any HDMI digital audio input can

be routed to any HDMI digital audio output. In addition, an ARC matrix is supported to

produce AV matrices, as defined in the table below:

Device

Name

HDMI Video

Matrix

HDMI Embedded

Audio Matrix

(D-Audio Matrix)

ARC Audio

ARC In

(on HDMI OUT

Ports)

ARC Out

(on HDMI IN

ports)

Matrix

VS-88H2

8x8

VS-66H2

6x6

VS-84H2

8x4

VS-48H2

4x8

The Matrix Switcher provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and

flexible control.

Exceptional Quality

•Max. data rate –18Gbps data rate (6Gbps per graphics channel).

•Max. resolution –Up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4).

•Step-in over HDMI technology.

•HDMI, HDCP and DVI compliance.

•HDMI support –Deep color, 3D, ARC, up to 7.1 uncompressed audio channels.

•Kramer reKlocking™ and equalization technology –rebuilds the digital signal to travel

longer distances.

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VS-88H2 –Introduction

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

•Automatic input selection –Based on priority selection or last connected input.

•Embedded pattern generator (480p) –With selectable patterns.

•Selectable HDCP per input.

•Memory locations –Up to 16 definable presets for quick access to common

configurations.

•Advanced EDID management per input.

•Active source and acceptor detection.

•Easy front-panel operation.

•Selectable switching speed.

•Lock button to prevent tampering.

•Kramer protocol 3000 support.

•Firmware upgrade via mini USB, Ethernet or the RS-232 port.

•Control Options –RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or

other serial controller, Ethernet port via LAN.

•7-segment display, indicating the video and audio status and other functions.

•Audio breakaway and AFV (audio-follow-video) operation support.

•Efficient power-saving features.

•Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the power off

and then on again.

Flexible Connectivity

•HDMI signal switching.

•Independent Audio Routing –Any embedded digital audio input can be routed to any

digital output, in addition to ARC sources.

•Optional ARC from HDMI outputs to all HDMI inputs.

•Housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack ears included, and is fed from a

100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

Typical Applications

The Matrix Switcher is ideal for the following typical applications:

•Control rooms with multiple displays.

•Presentation and multimedia applications.

•Systems that require automatic HDMI routing.

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VS-88H2 –Introduction

Controlling your VS-88H2

Control your Matrix Switcher directly via the front panel push buttons, or:

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

controller.

•Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.

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VS-88H2 –Defining the Matrix Switcher

Defining the Matrix Switcher

This section defines the VS-88H2, VS-66H2,VS-84H2 and VS-48H2 front panel.

Figure 1: VS-88H2 8x8 H2 Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Figure 2: VS-66H2 6x6 Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Figure 3: VS-84H2 8x4 Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Figure 4: VS-48H2 4x8 Matrix Switcher Front Panel

The behavior of the front panel buttons and the 7-segment display changes along with the

operation modes. For further details see Operating VS-88H2 via Front Panel Buttons on

page 13.

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VS-88H2 –Defining the Matrix Switcher

Feature

Function

IN (PATTERN)

SELECTOR

Buttons

Press to select the input to switch to the output that was previously selected

(also used for storing machine setups in the STO-RCL modes and for

selecting a pattern in the Pattern mode).

In the ARC mode, all inputs can operate as audio outputs (see Operating in

ARC Mode on page 17).

OUT (MUTE)

SELECTOR

Buttons

Press to select an output to which the input is routed. Also used for storing

machine presets.

In the ARC mode, each output can operate as an audio input (see Operating

in ARC Mode on page 17).

MUTE/PATTERN

Button

Press to view the current pattern status and select the output/s to which a

pattern is routed.

Press to mute audio or video on a selected output when D-AUDIO and/or

VIDEO buttons are pressed (lit).

ALL Button

Press to perform an action on all outputs (for example, setting Mute mode,

Pattern mode and so on).

For switching, press ALL and then a specific IN button to route the selected

input to all outputs. For example, press ALL and then IN 2 to route input 2 to

all the outputs.

STO Buttons

Press STO to store the current switching setting to a preset button.

RCL Buttons

Press RCL to recall the switching setting from a preset button.

ARC Button

Press to set ARC mode on the inputs (see Operating in ARC Mode on

page 17).

D-AUDIO Button

Press to enable digital audio routing. When pressed together with VIDEO, the

digital audio is routed together with the video signal.

VIDEO Button

Press to select video inputs. When pressed together with D-AUDIO, video is

switched together with audio.

LOCK Button

Press and hold (for about 3 seconds) to toggle locking/releasing of the front

panel buttons.

Press to save the following setups: HDCP (On/Off), ARC, Fast Switch and

Switch mode.

EDID Button

Press to capture the EDID.

OUTPUT/INPUT

7-segment LED

Display

Displays the selected inputs switched to the outputs (marked above each

input).

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VS-88H2 –Defining the Matrix Switcher

This section defines the VS-88H2, VS-66H2,VS-84H2 and VS-48H2 back panel.

Figure 5: VS-88H2 8x8 H2 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

Figure 6: VS-66H2 6x6 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

Figure 7: VS-84H2 8x4 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

Figure 8: VS-48H2 4x8 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

Feature

Function

INPUT HDMI Connectors

Connect to the HDMI sources.

OUTPUT HDMI Connectors

Connect to HDMI acceptors.

PROG Mini USB Port

Use for firmware upgrade or communication

(connecting to a PC or a serial controller).

SETUP DIP-Switches

N/A

5V/2A USB Port

Use to charge a device.

Reset Button

Press and hold while powering the device to reset IP

settings to factory default values.

ETHERNET RJ-45 Port

Connect to your LAN.

OPTIONAL Terminal Block Connectors

N/A

RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to a PC or a serial controller.

Mains Power Connector

Connect to the mains power.

Mains Power Fuse

Fuse for protecting the device.

Mains Power Switch

Switch for turning the device on or off.

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VS-88H2 –Mounting VS-88H2

Mounting VS-88H2

This section provides instructions for mounting VS-88H2. Before installing, verify that the

environment is within the recommended range:

•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).

•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).

•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

•VS-88H2 must be placed upright in the correct horizontal position.

Caution:

•Mount VS-88H2 before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is

compatible for the device.

•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

Mount VS-88H2 in a rack:

•Attach both rack ears by removing the screws from each side of

the machine and replacing those screws through the rack ears.

For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-88H2.

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