Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA is a small-sized but efficient switcher and distributor for S/PDIF digital audio signals.
Your 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA 4 Your 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA Figure 1 and Table 1 define the 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA: Figure 1: 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA Table 1: Features and Functions of the 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feature 5V DC OUTPUT RCA Connectors 9 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port VAL.
Connecting the 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA 5 Connecting the 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA To connect the 6502 4x1 S/PDIF Switcher / DA, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following1: 1. Connect2 up to four digital audio sources (for example, DVD players) to the INPUT RCA connectors (from 1 to 4). 2. Connect2 the OUTPUT RCA connectors to up to two digital audio acceptors (for example, power amplifiers). 3. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see section 5.
Technical Specifications 5.
Communication Protocol 8 Communication Protocol The 6502 is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Communication Protocol Table 5: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION # INPUT DESCRIPTION 2 SWITCH AUDIO 6 61 REQUEST STATUS OF AN AUDIO OUTPUT IDENTIFY MACHINE 62 DEFINE MACHINE Set equal to audio input which is to be switched (0 = disconnect) Set as SETUP # 1 - video machine name 2 - audio machine name 3 - video software version 4 - audio software version 1 - number of inputs 2 - number of outputs 3 - number of setups NOTE OUTPUT Set equal to audi
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.