Kramer VS-8FDxl User manual

VS-8FDxl Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300545QS REV 1)
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VS-8FDxl Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VS-8FDxl for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8FDxl to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 port SDI Router
1 Set of rack ears
1 Quick start guide
1 Power cord
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your VS-8FDxl
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Feature
Function
1
POWER LED
Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF.
2
PORT Buttons
Press an output port (lights green) and then an input port (lights blue) to route an input to an output.
3
CLEAR Button
Press to clear a selection.
4
TAKE Button
Press to enter TAKE mode.
In Take mode, press several sets of output-input ports and then press TAKE to activate all the
selected routings at the same time. (When TAKE mode is OFF, the output-input pair is switched
immediately).
5
1080p Button
Press to light the front-panel PORT button LEDs that are set to Single mode (1080p) and view them
on the LCD display panel.
6
4K/30 Button
Press to light the front-panel PORT button LEDs that are set to Dual mode (4K@30) and view them
on the LCD display panel.
7
LOAD Button
To load a preset configuration:
Press LOAD, press the appropriate PORT preset button to select a preset configuration, and then
press TAKE to load that preset.
8
SAVE Button
To save the current port configuration to a PORT preset button:
Press STORE, press the port button to which you want to save the configuration, and then press
TAKE to save the setup to that port.
9
INFO Button
Press to display general information, such as the firmware version and IP address.
Press INFO and then a specific PORT button to display the information of that selected port.
10
LCD Display Panel
Displays the current routing status, device information and so on.
11
LOCK Button
Press for about 3 seconds to lock the front panel. When locked (button is lit), press again for about 3
seconds to release the front panel lock.

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Feature
Function
12
GENLOCK BNC Connector
Connect to the GENLOCK source.
13
LOOP BNC Connector
Connect to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the daisy chain.
14
PORTS BNC Connectors
Connect to sources and acceptors (8 in total, or 4 in total for dual mode).
15
RS-232 (G,Rx,Tx) Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a PC or remote controller.
16
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via LAN and also used for firmware upgrade.
17
RESET Button
Press briefly to restart the system.
Press for 10 seconds to reset IP settings to factory default values.
The device powers up and loads the factory default values:
IP address: 192.168.1.39; Mask: 255.255.255.0; Gateway 192.168.1.1.
18
Power Socket
AC connector enabling power supply to the VS-8FDxl.
19
Power Switch
Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF.
Step 3: Install the VS-8FDxl
To rack mount the machine attach both ear brackets to the machine (by removing the three screws
from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets) or place the
machine on a table.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Each VS-8FDxl port can be defined as an input or an output, enabling flexible configurations such as 1x7 distribution amplifiers, 7x1
routers or any other possible input-output combination. By default, the VS-8FDxl is set to operate as a 4x4 router: PORT 1 to PORT
4 as the inputs, and PORT 5 to PORT 8 as the outputs.
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-8FDxl. For best results, we recommend that you
always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VS-8FDxl.
Optionally, daisy-chain the VS-8FDxl by looping the genlock source to the next machine.

RJ-45 Pinout:
For the Ethernet connector, see the wiring diagram below:
PIN EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect AC power to the rear of the VS-8FDxl, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device.
Step 6: Control the VS-8FDxl via the front panel buttons and via the:
Web Pages:
RS-232 and Ethernet:
RS-232
Protocol 3000
Baud Rate:
115,200
Stop Bits:
1
Data Bits:
8
Parity:
None
Command format example (define
port 6 as an output port):
#PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN
~01@PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN
TCP/IP Parameters
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
UDP Port #:
50000
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.000
Maximum UDP Connections:
20
Default gateway:
192.168.1.1
Maximum TCP Connections:
Unlimited
TCP Port #:
5000
Full Factory Reset
Web Page:
Device Settings Web page.
Protocol 3000:
Use “Factory” command: #FACTORY<CR>
Rear panel
RESET button:
Press RESET for 10 seconds while the machine is on. The device
automatically resets and powers up again, loading factory default
values.
Configure the ports via the Video Switching Web page:
Define each port as an input or output by clicking a port
number.
Toggle Dual mode (D) on the inputs and outputs.
In Dual (D) mode the ports are paired as follows: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
and 7-8. Each of the 4 ports can be defined as input or output
via the Web pages. In Single mode, each port can be
configured independently as an input or output.
Toggle SDI Extended (ext) mode on each input.
In Extended mode, the distance between the source and
VS-8FDxl is up to 150 meters (492 feet) at 1080p resolution.
Toggle Mute (M) on each output.
Click a white button in the matrix to switch an input to an
output.
= current input to output routing state
= optional input to output routing

Route an input to an output using the front panel buttons:
1. Press an output (green) PORT button.
2. Press an input (blue) PORT button to switch that input to the selected output.
Technical Specifications
Ports:
8 3G HD-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI video, 75Ω on BNC connectors (by default, 1 to 4 are set as inputs and 5 to
8 are set as outputs)
Genlock composite video input with loop on BNC connectors
SMPTE Standards:
3G HD-SDI: SMPTE 424M
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M
SDI: SMPTE 259M/344M
Max Data Rate:
3Gbps
Resolution:
1080p@60Hz@24bpp
For coupled signals: 4K@30
Reach:
Up to 350m for SD signals
Up to 140m for 1.5GHz HD signals
Up to 120m for 3GHz HD signals
3G input reach can be extended by 10 meters in Extended mode
Coupling:
AC
Power Consumption:
100240V AC, 50/60Hz, 28VA
Controls:
Front panel buttons and LCD display, RS-232, Ethernet, Web pages, Power LED
Operating Temperature:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Humidity:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
Dimensions:
19” x 7” x 1U (W, D, H)
Shipping Dimensions:
55cm x 27.6 cm x 10.7cm (21.65" x 10.87" x 4.21") W, D, H
Weight:
1.7kg (3.75lbs) approx.
Shipping Weight:
2.7kg (6.0lbs) approx.
Included Accessories:
Power cord, rack ears
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com