Kramer Electronics VS-42HC - Manual (Page 2)

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 2
3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 3
4 Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 3
5 Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack 7
6 Connecting the VS-42HC 8
6.1 Connecting the VS-42HC Rear Panel 8
6.2 Connecting the Audio Signals 10
6.3 Setting the Dipswitches 11
6.3.1 Setting the Machine # 11
6.3.2 Setting the IN 2 Audio Signal 12
7 Controlling the VS-42HC 12
7.1 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 12
7.2 Controlling via RS-485 13
7.2.1 Configure the Dipswitches 13
7.3 Controlling the VS-42HC via the ETHERNET Port 15
7.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 15
7.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 17
7.4 Configuring the Ethernet Port 17
7.4.1 Setting a Virtual Port 19
7.4.2 Setting an Ethernet Connection 20
8 Operating the VS-42HC 21
8.1 Switching OUT-IN Combinations 21
8.2 Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time 21
8.3 Locking the Front Panel 23
9 Flash Memory Upgrade 24
9.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 24
9.1.1 Downloading from the Internet 24
9.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 24
9.1.3 Upgrading Firmware 25
9.2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 29
9.2.1 Downloading from the Internet 29
9.2.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 29
9.2.3 Upgrading Firmware 30
10 Technical Specifications 31
11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (RS-232/RS-485 Protocol) 32
11.1 Hex Codes for Switching 32
11.2 VS-44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 32