Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 3 3.1 3.2 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7 7.
Contents Figures Figure 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher Figure 3: SD-7588A 8x8 Digital Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Figure 5: RC-8000 Remote Controller Figure 6: Rear Panel Dipswitches Figure 7: RS-485 System Connection: Switchers and Remote Controllers Figure 8: System Connection: Switchers and the PC Figure 9: Component Switcher: VS-88V Group Connection 4 7 10 13 16 19 21 22 23 Tables Table 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balance
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 500-plus different models now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Overview 3 Overview The 88 Series is a group of 8x8 Vertical Interval Matrix Switchers1 and a Remote Control Panel for video/stereo audio/data signals that support the simultaneous connection of one or more inputs to several outputs2. Vertical Interval Switching3 ensures an undisturbed picture transition. The major innovation with the 88 Series is the ability to switch different kinds of signals simultaneously. Section 3.1 outlines the 88 Series and section 3.
Your Matrix Switchers Positioning the switcher correctly. Each switcher is housed in a professional 19-inch rack mountable enclosure, requiring one vertical rack space per product1. The standard 19-inch (IU) EIA rack assembly requires no specific spacing above or below the unit for ventilation 4 Your Matrix Switchers This section describes the products2 in the 88 Series range that can function separately3 or switch together in the same manner in the In System mode4. 4.
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your Matrix Switchers Table 1: VS-88A 8x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Features # Feature 1 2 3 POWER Switch ALL Button OFF Button 4 SELECT Buttons 5 STO Button 6 RCL Button 7 IN SYSTEM Button 8 TAKE Button (TAKE = CONFIRM) OUTPUT labels INPUT Status Display INPUT Terminal Block Connectors OUTPUT Terminal Block Connectors MACHINE # RS-485 Connector 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IN OUT Function Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 1 Pressing ALL before pressing an INP button, connects th
Your Matrix Switchers 4.2 Your VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher The VS-88V is a high performance 8x8 composite video matrix switcher.
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 2: VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher 7
Your Matrix Switchers Table 2: VS-88V 8x8 Video Matrix Switcher Features # Feature 1 2 POWER Switch ALL Button (ALL= All Outputs) 3 OFF Button (OFF= All Inputs) 4 5 6 SELECT OUT Buttons SELECT IN Buttons STO Button 7 RCL Button 8 IN SYSTEM Button 9 10 11 TAKE Button (TAKE = CONFIRM) OUTPUT labels INPUT Status Display 12 Input Status LEDs 13 14 15 16 17 INPUTS BNC Connectors OUTPUTS BNC Connectors SYNC BNC Connectors 75 ohms Button RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub Connector MACHINE # Dipswitches RS-485
Your Matrix Switchers 4.3 Your SD-7588A 8x8 Digital Audio Matrix Switcher The SD-7588A is a high performance multi-standard 8x8 digital audio matrix switcher that is adjustment-free, cable-equalized and reclocking.
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 3: SD-7588A 8x8 Digital Audio Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your Matrix Switchers Table 3: SD-7588A 8x8 Digital Audio Matrix Switcher Features # 1 2 3 Feature Power Switch ALL Button (ALL= All Outputs) OFF Button (OFF= All Inputs) Pressing OFF after pressing an OUTPUT button disconnects that output from the inputs.
Your Matrix Switchers 4.4 Your SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher The SD-7588V is a high performance multi-standard 8x8 serial digital video matrix switcher that is adjustment-free, cable-equalized and reclocking.
Your Matrix Switchers Figure 4: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher 13
Your Matrix Switchers Table 4 defines the features and functions of the SD-7588V: Table 4: SD-7588V 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Features # 1 2 3 Feature Power Switch ALL Button (ALL= All Outputs) OFF Button (OFF= All Inputs) Function Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit Pressing ALL before pressing an INPUT button, connects that input to all 1 outputs 4 5 6 SELECT Buttons OUT IN 7 RCL Button 8 IN SYSTEM Button 9 10 11 TAKE Button (TAKE = CONFIRM) OUTPUT Labels INPUT Status Display 12 INP
Your Matrix Switchers 4.5 Your RC-8000 Remote Controller The RC-8000 is an optional remote controller for accessing and controlling switchers in the 88 Series.
Your Matrix Switchers Rear Panel Sockets Power +12v DC RS-485 -+G Figure 5: RC-8000 Remote Controller 16 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your Matrix Switchers Table 5 and Table 6 define the features and functions of the RC-8000: Table 5: RC-8000 Remote Controller Top Panel Features Feature MACHINE IN SYSTEM Buttons 2 3 INPUT Buttons Comm.
Installing in a Rack 5 Installing in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount.
Connecting Your Matrix Switchers 6 Connecting Your Matrix Switchers This section describes how to: Set the dipswitches (refer to section 6.1) Connect a standalone unit (refer to section 6.2) Connect several units1 with/without the remote controller (refer to section 6.3) Connect several units and the PC (refer to section 6.4) Connect a component switcher (refer to section 6.5) 6.
Connecting Your Matrix Switchers 6.2 Connecting a Standalone Unit To connect a standalone unit: Connect the power supply Connect the audio and/or video input and output cables Connect the video reference input for VS-88V and/or SD-7588V Set dipswitch # 1 OFF and dipswitches # 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 ON (see section 6.1) The IN SYSTEM button is non responsive 6.
Connecting Your Matrix Switchers Figure 7: RS-485 System Connection: Switchers and Remote Controllers You can connect up to 24 remote controllers and up to 8 switchers per system. However, when connecting less than 8 switchers, you can connect more remote controllers1. 1 RS-485 connection supports up to 32 devices, that is, switchers and remote controllers.
Connecting Your Matrix Switchers 6.4 Connecting Several Units and the PC To connect several units and the PC: Connect the power supply Connect the audio and/or video input and output cables Connect the video reference input (for video) for VS-88V and/or SD-7588V Set the dipswitches for the different MACHINE #.
Connecting Your Matrix Switchers 1 6.5 Connecting a Component , Y/C, RGBS or RGBHV Switcher A component2 switcher consists of three VS-88V switchers, interconnected as one group, with one of the switchers set as the Master. A component switcher can function in the IN SYSTEM or standalone mode. Similarly, you can configure two VS-88V switchers for Y/C (s-Video), four VS-88V switchers for RGBS or five VS-88V switchers for RGBHV.
Understanding the Modes 7 Understanding the Modes This section describes the different system and confirmation modes. 7.1 About the System Modes By default, a switcher starts in the standalone mode and the IN SYSTEM key does not illuminate. Pressing the IN SYSTEM key twice toggles to the IN SYSTEM mode. This section describes the Standalone and the IN SYSTEM modes, as follows: 7.1.
Understanding the Modes 7.2.1 AT ONCE Mode In the AT ONCE mode: You save time Actions require no user confirmation Execution is immediate No protection is offered to prevent the implementation of a wrongly entered action 7.2.
Operation 8 Operation This section describes the hardware of the machine and the operation of its front panel controls. For instructions on using the Windows®-based Kramer control software, refer to the separate user manual1, Kramer Control Software. 8.1 Technical Information This section describes setup capacity, switching the power on, timeout and the system settings. 8.1.1 Setup Capacity From every switcher you can store up to 8 setups. From the PC you can store up to 15 setups. 8.1.
Operation 8.1.4 System Settings Priority The design excludes any priority1. Any operator2 can always override the previous system settings. For example, in Figure 7: RS-485 System Connection: Switchers and Remote Controllers, the system setting implemented by the operator of Remote Controller # 24 will be the current system setting until the operator of say, Remote Controller # 5, implements a different system setting. 8.
Operation 8.2.3 Locking and Unlocking Settings The remote controllers and the PC include a flexible locking1 mechanism for safeguarding settings on switchers. To prevent changing the settings accidentally2, lock your switchers. Unlocking releases3 the protection mechanism.
Operation 8.2.3.1 Locking Switchers To lock a specific switcher, do the following: 1. Press the TAKE button on the remote controller. The TAKE button blinks. 2. Press the appropriate MACHINE IN SYSTEM # button on the remote controller. The MACHINE IN SYSTEM # button blinks. 3. Press the STO button on the remote controller. The specific switcher locks and the INPUT STATUS Display numbers on the switcher appear dimmed. To lock all switchers, do the following: 1.
Technical Specifications 1 To unlock all switchers , do the following: 1. Press the TAKE button on the remote controller. The TAKE button blinks. 2. Press the ALL button on the remote controller. The ALL button blinks. 3. Press the RCL button on the remote controller. All the switchers unlock and the INPUT STATUS Display numbers on the switchers no longer appear dimmed. The remote controller also unlocks. To unlock a remote controller, do the following: 1. Press the TAKE button on the remote controller.
Technical Specifications Table 10: Technical Specifications for 88 Series VS-88A INPUTS: 8 balanced stereo audio, +4 dBm/33k on detachable terminal blocks OUTPUTS: 8 balanced audio stereo, +4 dBm/50 Vpp max) on detachable terminal blocks SAMPLING: RESOLUTION: STANDARDS: VS-88V SD-7588A 8 composite video, 1Vpp/75 on 8 AES/EBU digital audio, 110 BNCs, looping Analog sync inputs on detachable terminal blocks, transformer coupled 1Vpp/75 on BNCs 8 composite video, 1Vpp/75 on 8 reclocked AES/EBU digital a
VS-88A VS-88V SD-7588A SD-7588V During vertical interval from Analog sync SWITCHING: 19-inch (W) x 7-inch (D) x 1U (H), rack mountable DIMENSIONS: AC-110V/60Hz, 220V/50Hz (switchable inside the unit) POWER SOURCE: WEIGHT: 3.5 kg. (7.8 lbs.) approx.
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.
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