Owner's manual
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Getting Started
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2 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
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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3 Overview
The VS-81ETH is a high performance CAT5 8x1 switcher for any kind of digital
or analog signal that can even switch digital or analog bi-directional signals.
The VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher:
Uses a carefully designed PCB to reduce stubs on high frequency signals
Stores the last selection in non-volatile memory when the power is
switched off, and recalls it when the machine is turned on again
Has a PANEL LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel
Control the VS-81ETH using the front panel buttons, or remotely, via:
RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system,
PC, or other serial controller
The Kramer Infra-Red remote control transmitter
Ethernet
Remote contact-closure
The VS-81ETH is dependable, rugged, and fits into one vertical space (1U)
of a standard 19” professional rack. To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-81ETH
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher
Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5
Switcher.
1 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com