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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable 2
3Overview 3
4Defining the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 4
5Installing the VS-808TP in a Rack 6
6Connecting the VS-808TP 7
6.1 Connecting a Serial Data Source to the VS-808TP RS-232 Data Port 8
6.2 Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-808TP 8
6.3 Connecting to the VS-808TP via Ethernet 10
6.4 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 12
6.5 Wiring the CAT 5 Line In/Line Out RJ-45 Connectors 13
7Operating the VS-808TP Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 14
7.1 Using the Menu 15
8Operating the VS-808TP Remotely via the Web Pages 19
8.1 Accessing the VS-808TP Web Pages 19
8.2 Connections Page 20
8.3 Setup Page 20
8.4 User Management 23
8.5 Firmware 23
9Technical Specifications 24
10 Default Parameters 25
10.1 Default Communication Parameters 25
10.2 Default Logon Credentials 25
11 Kramer Protocol 26
11.1 Kramer Protocol 2000 26
Figures
Figure 1: VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-808TP 8x8 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 7
Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 9
Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 9
Figure 6: Wiring for an RS-485 Serial Data Source 10
Figure 7: Wiring for an RS-422 Serial Data Source 10
Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 11
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 12
Figure 10: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 13
Figure 11: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection 13
Figure 12: CAT 5 Pinout 13
Figure 13: Web Browser Address Bar 19
Figure 14: Connections Page 20
Figure 15: Web Page 21
