Kramer VS-88HDCPxl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-88HDCPxl
8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300016 Rev 3

VS-88HDCPxl – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 About HDCP 4
3.2 Defining EDID 4
3.3 Defining the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher 4
3.4 Using the IR Transmitter 7
4Installing in a Rack 8
5Connecting the VS-88HDCPxl 9
5.1 Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via RS-232 10
5.2 Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via Ethernet 10
6Operating the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher 13
6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 13
6.2 Disconnecting the Outputs 13
6.3Storing and Recalling a Setup 13
6.4 Acquiring the EDID 15
6.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 17
6.6 Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values 17
6.7 Controlling Configuration via the Ethernet Port 17
7Firmware Upgrade 18
8Technical Specifications 19
9Default Communication Parameters 20
10 Kramer Protocol 2000 21
Figures
Figure 1: VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window 11
Figure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 12
Figure 5: SELECTOR Buttons 14

VS-88HDCPxl - Introduction 1
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix
Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters;
GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors;
GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix
Switcher, which is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising
applications as well as for rental and staging.

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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
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables to avoid 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
•Position your Kramer VS-88HDCPxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
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3 Overview
The high quality Kramer VS-88HDCPxl is an HDCP compat ble 8 x 8 DVI Matrix
Switcher that accepts up to eight DVI inputs and routes the selected DVI input
signal to any or all of eight DVI outputs.
DVI-D (Digital). Note that only the digital signal (DVI D) is available on the DVI connector.
The VS-88HDCPxl features:
•Support for up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions
•Support for HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection)
•HDMI Support – HDMI (V1.4a with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, 3D Pass-
Through, HDMI Compressed Audio Channels)
•EDID PassThru that passes EDID/HDCP signals from source to display
•Kramer reKlocking™ & Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital
signal to travel longer distances
•A PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on
the front panel
•16 preset memory locations for quick access to common configurations
•2U height that fits into a standard 19” professional rack enclosure
You can control the VS-88HDCPxl using the front panel buttons or remotely via:
•RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other
serial controller
•The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter
•The Ethernet port

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3.1 About HDCP
The HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard (developed by
Intel), protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or DVI
connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of
copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from
having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the
secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.
3.2 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data-structure, provided by a
display, to describe its capabilities to a DVI source.
Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
The EDID enables the VS-88HDCPxl to “know” what kind of monitor is connected
to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the
timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for
digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. See Section 6.4 for details of how to
acquire the EDID.
3.3 Defining the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher
This section defines the VS-88HDCPxl.

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Figure 1: VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher

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VS-88HDCPxl Front Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
1 IR Receiver and LED IR remote control sensor. LED lights yellow when receiving an IR
signal
2 POWER LED Lights green when the unit is turned on
3 ALL Button Press to select all inputs or all outputs (see Section 6.1)
4 OFF Button Press to disconnect one or all outputs (see Section 6.2)
5 SELECT OUT Buttons Press to select an output (from 1 to 4)
6 SELECT IN Buttons Press to select an input (from 1 to 8)
7 STO Button Press to store a switching configuration
8 RCL Button Press to recall a switching configuration
9 LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons and to acquire the
EDID (see Section 6.5). Press and hold a second time to unlock the
front panel buttons
10 EDID Button Press to acquire the EDID
11 OUTPUT 1 to 6 Indicates the output channels and their respective input selections
on the 7-segment display
12 INPUT 7-segment
Display Number shown on the display indicates the relevant input channel
VS-88HDCPxl Rear Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
13 INPUT DVI Connectors Connect to the DVI sources (from 1 to 8)
14 RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F)
Connector Connect to a PC or the serial remote controller (see Section 9)
15 ETHERNET RJ-45
Connector Connect to a PC or other Ethernet controller via a LAN (see Section 9)
16 RESET Button
Press and hold to reset the Ethernet configuration to its factory
default values (see Section 9)
17 OUTPUT DVI
Connectors Connect to the DVI acceptors (from 1 to 4)
18 REMOTE IR
3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine
via an IR remote controller (instead of using the front panel IR
receiver), see Section 3.4
19 Mains Power Connector
with Switch and Fuse Connect to the AC mains supply and use the switch to turn the device on or off

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3.4 Using the IR Transmitter
You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR
receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (Model:
C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away
from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used
with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50).
Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to
insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm
connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the
external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.

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4 Installing in a Rack

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5 Connecting the VS-88HDCPxl
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VS-88HDCPxl. After connecting your VS-88HDCPxl, connect its
power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 2: Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl Rear Panel
To connect the VS-88HDCPxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect up to eight DVI sources (for example, DVD players) to the IN DVI
connectors.
2. Connect the OUT DVI connectors to up to eight DVI acceptors (for example,
DVI displays).
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3. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see
Section
5.1) and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 5.2).
4. If required, acquire the EDID (see Section
6.4).
The power cord is not shown in Figure 2.
5.1 Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-88HDCPxl via an RS-232 connection using, for
example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VS-88HDCPxl via RS-232:
•Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-88HDCPxl unit
via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin
5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
5.2 Connecting to the VS-88HDCPxl via Ethernet
You can connect the VS-88HDCPxl via Ethernet using a crossover cable (see
Section
5.2.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight-through cable (see
Section
5.2.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.
After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure the port. For detailed
instructions, see the “E hernet Configuration (FC-11) guide.pdf” file in the technical support
section at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS-88HDCPxl to the Ethernet port on
your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
VS-88HDCPxl
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
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3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 4.
7. Click OK.

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Figure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
5.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port to a Network Hub
You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS-88HDCPxl to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or router using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
5.2.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) via
the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC. Use your PC initially to configure the
settings (see Section 5.2.1).

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6 Operating the VS-88HDCPxl 8x8 DVI Matrix
Switcher
This section describes how to:
•Route inputs to outputs (see Section
6.1)
•Disconnect outputs (see Section
6.2)
•Store and recall a setup (see Section
6.3)
•Acquire the EDID (see Section 6.4)
•Lock and unlock the front panel (see Section
6.5)
•Reset the Ethernet configuration to default values (see Section
6.6)
•Control the machine via the Ethernet port (see Section 6.7)
6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs
To route an input to an output:
•Press an OUT key, followed by an IN key to route this input to that output
To route one input to all outputs:
•Press ALL followed by an IN button. The input is routed to all outputs
6.2 Disconnecting the Outputs
To disconnect one output:
•Press the OUT button of the output to disconnect and press OFF
To disconnect all outputs at once:
•Press the ALL button and then press OFF. This disconnects all the outputs
6.3 Storing and Recalling a Setup
You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 12 setups and then recall
them as illustrated in Figure 5.
IN 1 is used for setup number 1 and OUT 1 is used for setup number 7.

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Figure 5: SELECTOR Buttons
The gray numbers (1 to 16) in Figure 5 that illustrate the corresponding
store/recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration
only and do not actually appear on the buttons.
To store a setup:
1. Set the device to the desired setup.
For example, press the OUT 3 button and IN 4 button.
You can set any of the IN-OUT buttons
2. Press the STO button.
The STO button flashes.
3. Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the machine setup (for
example, OUT 4).
4. Press the LOCK button to store the current setup.
In this example, the OUT 4 button stores the setup.
Press the LOCK button within 10 seconds as the store operation times out
automatically after this period.
To recall a setup:
1. Press the RCL button.
The RCL button flashes.
2. Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setup.
In this example, press OUT 4.
3. Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setup.
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6.4 Acquiring the EDID
You can acquire the EDID from:
•A single connected output (see Section
6.4.1)
•Several sets of inputs and outputs (see Section
6.4.2)
•The default EDID (see Section
6.4.3)
6.4.1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output
To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display:
1. Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire
the EDID.
2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3
seconds.
Both buttons flash.
3. Press the IN SELECT button to which the EDID is to be copied.
The selected input number flashes on the display.
4. Select the OUT SELECT button from which the EDID is to be acquired.
5. Press the EDID button.
The EDID has been captured when the display returns to normal.
6.4.2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs
To acquire the EDID from several sets of inputs and outputs (for example,
OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 4 to IN 3):
1. Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to
acquire the EDID.
2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3
seconds.
Both buttons flash.

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3. Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID is to be copied (for
example, IN 1).
The selected input number flashes on the display.
4. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID is to be acquired
(for example, OUT 1).
5. Press the SELECT IN 1 button again.
The IN 1 button stops flashing.
6. Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID is to be copied (for
example, IN 3).
The selected input number flashes on the display.
7. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the next EDID is to be acquired
(for example, OUT 4).
8. Press the SELECT IN 3 button again.
The IN 3 button stops flashing.
9. Press the SELECT IN buttons to which you want to copy the EDID (for
example, IN 1 and IN 3).
10. Insure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display.
11. Press the EDID button.
The process is complete when the display returns to normal.
6.4.3 Acquiring the Default EDID
To reset to the default EDID:
1. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3
seconds.
Both buttons flash.
2. Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied.
The selected input number flashes on the display.

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3. Press the OFF button until a "0" (zero) appears on the display.
4. Press the EDID button.
The process is complete when the display returns to normal.
6.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
To prevent unintended tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock
your VS-88HDCPxl.
To lock the VS-88HDCPxl:
•Press the PANEL LOCK button on the front
6.6 Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values
Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button, located on the rear
panel of the unit.
6.7 Controlling Configuration via the Ethernet Port
To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1)
Ethernet port on your PC. Use your PC to configure the initial settings (see
Section
5.2).