Kramer VS-88H2 User manual

VS-88H2 Quick Start
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VS-88H2 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps youinstalland use your VS-88H2 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-88H2 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VS-88H2 4K HDMI 8x8 Matrix Switcher
1 Quick start guide
1 Set of rack
ears
1 Power cord
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your VS-88H2
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Feature
Function
1
IN SELECTOR Buttons
Press to select the input (1 to 8) to switch after selecting an output (also used for storing
machine setups in the STO-RCL modes and for selecting a pattern in the Pattern mode).
2
OUT SELECTOR Buttons
Press to select an output (1 to 8) to which the input is routed. Also used for storing machine
presets.
3
MUTE/PATTERN Button
Press to view the current pattern status and select the output/s to which a pattern is routed.
Press to mute audio or video on a selected output when D-AUDIO and/or VIDEO buttons are
pressed (lit).
4
ALL Button
Press to perform an action on all outputs (for example setting Mute mode, Pattern mode and
so on).
For switching, press ALL and then a specific IN button to route the selected input to all
outputs. For example, press ALL and then IN 2 to route input 2 to all the outputs.
5
STO Button
Press STO to store the current switching setting to a preset button.
6
RCL Button
Press RCL to recall the switching setting from a preset button.
7
ARC
For setting ARC mode on the inputs (see Step 6: Operate the VS-88H2).
8
D-AUDIO Button
Press to enable digital audio routing. When pressed together with VIDEO, the digital audio is
routed together with the video signal.
9
VIDEO Button
Press to select video inputs. When pressed together with D-AUDIO, video is switched
together with audio.
10
LOCK Button
Press and hold to toggle between locking and releasing the front panel buttons.
Press to save the following setups: HDCP (On/Off), ARC, Fast Switch and Switch mode.
11
EDID Button
For setting the EDID on the inputs (see Step 6: Operate the VS-88H2).
12
OUTPUT/INPUT
7-segment LED Display
Displays the selected inputs switched to the outputs (marked above each input).

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Feature
Function
13
INPUT HDMI Connectors
Connect to HDMI sources (from 1 to 8).
14
OUTPUT HDMI Connectors
Connect to HDMI acceptors (from 1 to 8).
15
PROG Mini USB Port
Use for firmware upgrade or communication (connecting to a PC or a serial
controller).
16
SETUP DIP-Switches
N/A
17
5V/2A USB Port
Can be used to charge an external device.
18
RESET Button
Press and hold to reset settings to factory default values.
19
ETHERNET RJ-45 Port
Connect to your LAN.
20
OPTIONAL Terminal Block Connectors
N/A
21
RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to a PC or a serial controller.
22
Mains Power Connector
Connect to the mains power.
23
Mains Power Fuse
Fuse for protecting the device.
24
Mains Power Switch
Switch for turning the device on or off.
Step 3: Install the VS-88H2
To rack mount the machine, attach both ear brackets (by removing the screws from each side of
the machine and replacing those screws through the `ear brackets) or attach the rubber feet and
place the machine on a table.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-88H2. For best results, we recommend that you
always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VS-88H2.
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect the power cord to VS-88H2 and plug it into the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)

Caution:
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
•Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.
Step 6: Operate the VS-88H2
Web pages:
RS-232 and Ethernet:
RS-232/Ethernet
Baud Rate:
115,200
Parity:
None
Data Bits:
8
Command Format:
ASCII Protocol
3000
Stop Bits:
1
Example (Route input 1 to output 1):
#VID1> 1<cr>
Ethernet Parameters
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
Default TCP Port #:
5000
Subnet Mask:
255.255.0.0
Default UDP Port #:
50000
Default Gateway:
192.168.0.1
Full Factory Reset
Front panel:
Front panel buttons: power off the device, press and hold the
LOCK, EDID and STO buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds
while powering the device, and then release.
Protocol 3000:
“#factory” command.
Web Pages:
In the Device Settings page, click Reset.
Front panel buttons:
The 7-segment display shows the status of VS-88H2 during normal operation and displays device information.
Generally, to switch an input to an output, select the switching mode and then:
•Press an output button and then an input button.
•Press ALL to route a selected input to all outputs.
To set the switching mode:
•Press VIDEO to switch the video signal of a selected input to the selected output.
•Press D-AUDIO (HDMI embedded audio signal) to switch the digital audio signal of a selected input to the selected
output.
•Press VIDEO +D-AUDIO simultaneously to switch the video and digital audio signals of a selected input to the
selected output.
•Press MUTE/PATTERN to switch the pattern signal to the selected output. Use the input buttons to select which
pattern you want to display. (Each input button is associated with a unique pattern).
•Press ARC, an input button, and then an output button. The selected output port sources its ARC to the selected input
port ARC.
7-segment display example
When in Video mode, the 7-segment display shows the input-output status:
In this example: Input 1 is routed to output 1, input 3 is routed to output 2, input 2 is routed to outputs 3 and 7, a pattern is
routed to output 4, output 5 is set to mute, and so on.

Read and store the EDID via the front panel buttons
To read the EDID from the output:
1. Press EDID+STO.
The EDID and STO button LEDs light. The 7-segment display shows the current EDID status.
2. Press one or more input buttons or press ALL, the corresponding 7-segment LEDs flash.
3. Press an output button that is connected to a display. The 7-segment LEDs show the output number from which the
EDID is read.
4. Press EDID. Wait approx. 5 seconds. The EDID of the display is copied to the input port/s and the device exits EDID
mode.
To revert to the default EDID:
1. Press EDID+STO.
The EDID and STO button LEDs light. The 7-segment display shows the current EDID status.
2. Press one or more input buttons or press ALL, the corresponding 7-segment LEDs flash.
3. Press MUTE/PATTERN. The 7-segment LED flashes and shows “d”.
4. Press EDID. Wait approx. 5 seconds. The default EDID is copied to the input port/s and the device exits EDID mode.
Use the VS-88H2 Web pages
Switching: Set input and output parameters (HDCP support, switching speed, and so on), select switching modes, set
test patterns, perform switching operations, and so on.
Device Settings: View device parameters (model, name, serial number, and so on), set network parameters, perform
firmware upgrade, and reset to factory defaults.
Authentication: Set password for Admin.
Timeout Settings: Set the timeout per output when no signal is detected.
Auto Switch Settings: Set switch mode (manual, last connected, or priority), select the ports included in the last
connected mode, and set the priority order.
Step-in Settings: Control Step-in devices that are connected to the inputs. Select a device (that is connected to a
VS-88H2 input), set the input signal type, and set the outputs to which the input signal is switched when the Step-in
button is pressed (on the Step-in device).
EDID Management: Set the default EDID or read the EDID from an output or file to one or more of the inputs.