Kramer VS-8UFX User manual

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VS-8UFX Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VS-8UFX for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8UFX to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VS-8UFX Programmable 8 port 12G SDI Router
1 Set of rack ears
1 Quick start guide
1 Power cord
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your VS-8UFX
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Feature
Function
1
POWER LED
Illuminates when the device is powered.
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, each output-input pair is switched immediately.
5
LOAD Button
To load a preset configuration:
Press LOAD, press the appropriate PORTpreset button to select a preset configuration, and then press
TAKE to load that preset.
6
SAVE Button
To save the current port configuration to a PORT preset button:
Press SAVE, press the port button to which you want to save the configuration, and then press TAKE to
save the setup to that port.
7
INFO Button
Press to display general information, such as the firmware version and IP address.
Press INFO and then a specific PORT button to displaythe information of that selected port.
8
LCD Display Panel
Displays the current routing status, device information and so on.
9
LOCK Button
Press for 3 seconds (approx.) to lock the front panel buttons. When locked (button is lit), press again for 3
seconds (approx.) to unlock the front panel buttons.

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Feature
Function
10
GENLOCK BNC Connector
Connect to the GENLOCK source.
11
LOOP BNC Connector
Connect to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the daisy chain.
12
PORTS BNC Connectors (8)
Connect to SDI sources and acceptors.
13
RS-232 (G,Rx,Tx) Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a PC or remote controller.
14
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via LAN and also use for firmware upgrade.
15
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: 255.255.0.0; Gateway 192.168.0.1.
16
Power Socket
AC connector enabling power supply to the VS-8UFX.
17
Power Switch
Switch for turning the unit ON and OFF.
Step 3: Install VS-8UFX
Install VS-8UFX using one of the following methods:
Remove the three screws from each side of the unit, reinsert those screws through the
rack ears and mount on a 19" rack.
Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Each VS-8UFX 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-8UFX 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-8UFX. For best results, we recommend that you
always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VS-8UFX.
Optionally, daisy-chain the VS-8UFX by looping the genlock source to the next machine.

RJ-45 Pinout:
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-8UFX, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
Warning:
Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
See www.KramerAV.com for updated safety information.
Step 6: Control the VS-8UFX 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:
255.255.0.0
Maximum UDP Connections:
20
Default Gateway:
192.168.0.1
Maximum TCP Connections:
Unlimited
TCP Port #:
5000
Full Factory Reset
Web Page:
Device Settings Web page.
Protocol 3000:
#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.
To configure the ports via the Video Switching Web page:
Define a port as an input or output by clicking a port number.
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
To 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.
The selected input is swtiched to the selected output.

Technical Specifications
Ports
8 12G 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)
1 Genlock
75Ω on a BNC connector
SMPTE Standards
12G-SDI
SMPTE ST-2082-1
3G HD-SDI
SMPTE 424M
HD-SDI
SMPTE 292M
SDI
SMPTE 259M/344M
Resolutions
Maximum Resolution
4K@60Hz (4:2:2)
Maximum Data Rate
12Gbps
Controls
Front panel
Buttons
LCD display
Power LED
Remote
RS-232
Ethernet
Web pages
Extension Range
Up to 300m for SD signals
Up to 200m for 1.5GHz HD signals
Up to 100m for 3GHz HD signals
Up to 100m for 6GHz HD signals
Up to 80m for 12GHz UHD signals
Coupling
AC
Power
Consumption
100-240V AC, 33VA max.
Cooling
Fan Ventilation
Environmental
Conditions
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
Regulatory
Compliance
Safety
CE
Environmental
RoHs, WEEE
Enclosure
Size
19”, 1U
Type
Aluminum
General
Net Dimensions (W, D, H)
43.64cm x 18.3cm x4.36cm (17.18" x7.2" x1.72")
Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)
55cm x 27.6cm x 10.7cm (21.7" x 10.87" x 4.21")
Net Weight
1.7kg (3.75lbs)
Shipping Weight
2.7kg (5.95lbs) approx.
Accessories
Included
Power cord
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com