user manual
KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
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Table of Contents
Section Name Page
INTRODUCTION 4
A Word On Video/Audio Switchers 4
Factors Affecting Quality of Results 5
SPECIFICATIONS 6
HOW DO I GET STARTED 7
UNPACKING AND CONTENTS 7
Optional Accessories 7
KRAMER “VS” SERIES SWITCHERS 8
Getting to Know Your Switcher 9
INSTALLATION 11
Rackmounting 11
CONNECTINGTO VIDEO DEVICES 11
Connecting to the VS-1211/1201xl/1001xlm 11
CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES 11
Connecting to the VS-1211 11
Connecting to the VS-1201xl 11
DIP SWITCHES, JUMPERS AND TRIMMERS 11
DIP Switches 11
Jumpers, their Uses and Set-up Requirements 12
The Internal Trimmers 14
CONTROLLING THE SWITCHER 14
The VS-2000 System 14
The VS-1N/VS-1P System 14
CONNECTING TO A PC
.1 New Protocol 2000
.1.1 Changing Communication Protocols
.1.2 Additional Software Options
USING THESWITCHER 16
. Powering on theSwitcher 16
Operating an Individual Switcher 16
Selecting an Input on the Switchers
Selecting the Proper Sync Format
Using the VS-2000
Using the PC Control Software
Adding Outputs
Adding Inputs
Video Component and YC Switching
Controlling Several Independent Switchers via aSinglePCPort
TAKING CARE OF YOUR SWITCHER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Power and Indicators
Video Signal
Audio Signal
Software
Control
Switching Malfunctions
Vertical Interval
PROTOCOL USED FOR VS-12111201xlCOMMUNICATION
Limited Warranty 24