Kramer VS-808TP, User Manual

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VS 808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher P N 2900 300147 Rev 2...

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Page 3: ...21 8 4 User Management 24 8 5 Firmware 24 9 Wiring the CAT 5 Line In Line Out RJ 45 Connectors 25 10 Technical Specifications 26 11 Default Parameters 27 11 1 Default Communication Parameters 27 11 2...

Page 4: ...ontents Figure 14 Web Page 22 Figure 15 Serial Page 22 Figure 16 Port Name Page 23 Figure 17 Data and Audio Processing Page 23 Figure 18 User Management Page 24 Figure 19 Firmware Page 24 Figure 20 CA...

Page 5: ...14 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 Re...

Page 6: ...id 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...

Page 7: ...e 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 co...

Page 8: ...r schools hospitals security and stores The VS 808TP features Eight inputs and eight outputs for remote connection to compatible TP transmitters and receivers A switchable local input built in transmi...

Page 9: ...arrows to move up or down through available input channels When the menu is displayed press the up and down arrows to move up or down through available sub menus Press the left and right arrows to mo...

Page 10: ...Connect to the serial data source 14 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connect via a LAN to the Ethernet port on the PC controller 15 INPUTS 1 8 RJ 45 Connectors Connect to the TP transmitters for example the...

Page 11: ...VS 808TP Installing the VS 808TP in a Rack 7 5 Installing the VS 808TP in a Rack...

Page 12: ...ng your VS 808TP connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices Figure 3 Connecting the VS 808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 808TP as illustrated in the exa...

Page 13: ...o 8 Connect up to eight compatible TP receivers for example the TP 134 to the TP OUTPUTS 1 to 8 Note The TP 133 transmitter can be paired only with a TP 134 receiver 6 1 Connecting a Serial Data Sourc...

Page 14: ...Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side Method B Figure 5 C...

Page 15: ...u can connect the VS 808TP via Ethernet using either of the following methods A crossover cable see Section 6 3 1 for direct connection to the PC A straight through cable see Section 6 3 2 for connect...

Page 16: ...ktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Prop...

Page 17: ...e Ethernet port on the VS 808TP via a network switch hub Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch hub using a straight through cable 6 4 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Thi...

Page 18: ...14 VS 808TP Connecting the VS 808TP Figure 10 Balanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 11 Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection...

Page 19: ...es are not implemented When audio switching is active the Audio button LED is lit only audio channels are switched Note Performing a video switch overwrites a previously implemented audio switch Any o...

Page 20: ...meters or increase the selected parameter value Down scroll down through sub menus or parameters or decrease the selected parameter value Right Move right through the selected parameter value Left Mov...

Page 21: ...see Section 11 Parameter Description Options Serial Port Address Sets the serial machine number 1 to 16 Baud Rate Sets the serial port baud rate in bps 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 Serial Port Mode Sets...

Page 22: ...adjust its level 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 All L local Audio Level Sets the audio level of the selected output or all outputs Stored Values 0 15 where 0 mute 01 25dB and 15 6dB 7 1 5 Save Load Profile S...

Page 23: ...b menu The Data and Audio Processing sub menu allows you set the processing for the model of TP transmitter being used Parameter Description Options Processing Mode Sets the processing mode for the da...

Page 24: ...f the device see Section 8 5 8 1 Accessing the VS 808TP Web Pages To access the VS 808TP Web pages 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the IP address of the device see Section 11 in the address bar o...

Page 25: ...witching orange square Audio switching gray square Video port gain and compensation optimization Audio port volume Saving and loading preset switching configurations Figure 13 Connections Page 8 3 Set...

Page 26: ...the IP parameters for the device Select the Website timeout If there is no Web page access during this period you are automatically logged out Enable and disable Telnet access to the device Figure 14...

Page 27: ...to rename the ports These names appear on the Connections page see Section 8 2 Figure 16 Port Name Page 8 3 4 Data and Audio Processing Page The Data and Audio Processing page allows you to select eit...

Page 28: ...nagement rights authorization Users can be given one of the following privilege levels User Basic rights perform switching save and recall presets and adjust audio level Super User Full rights no user...

Page 29: ...nout using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors Note that the cable Ground shielding must be connected soldered to the connector shield EIA TIA 568B Figure 20 CAT 5 Pinout PIN Wire Color...

Page 30: ...l unbalanced stereo audio on a 3 5mm mini jack 1 local balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin terminal block CONTROL INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 RS 232 Control input on a 9 pin D sub connector 1 Ethernet LAN on an RJ...

Page 31: ...t Hex Example Output 1 to Input 1 H01H81H81H81 Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values power cycle the device while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel...

Page 32: ...5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1 st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is...

Page 33: ...nstruction Codes for Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to be switched 0 disconnect Set equal...

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Page 35: ...sit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect th...