Kramer Electronics VS-88DTP Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 5
3.2 Using the IR Transmitter 8
4 Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack 9
5 Connecting the VS-88DTP 10
5.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via RS-232 11
5.2 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 12
5.3 Connecting the VS-88DTP via Ethernet 15
6 Operating the VS-88DTP 18
6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 18
6.2 Disconnecting Outputs 18
6.3 Storing and Recalling Setups in Presets 19
6.4 Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 19
6.5 Acquiring the EDID 20
6.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 22
6.7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 22
7 Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 23
7.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via your Browser 23
7.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 26
7.3 The Configuration Page 31
8 Technical Specifications 33
9 Default Communication Parameters 34
10 Default EDID 35
11 Updating the VS-88DTP Firmware 37
12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 38
13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 39
14 Kramer Protocol 40
14.1 Switching Protocols 40
14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 40
14.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 47