Kramer Electronics VS-808YC User Manual
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Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Quick Start
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3
Overview
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4
Your VS-808YC 8x8 s-Video / Audio Matrix Switcher
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4.1
Using the IR Transmitter
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5
Installing the VS-808YC on a Rack
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6
Connecting the VS-808YC
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6.1
Connecting the VS-808YC Rear Panel
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6.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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6.3
Controlling via RS-485
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6.4
Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
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6.5
Setting the DIP-switches
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6.5.1
Setting the MACHINE #
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Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485
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8
Operating the VS-808YC
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8.1
Displaying Unit Characteristics
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8.2
Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option
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8.2.1
Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option
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8.2.2
Setting the Breakaway Option
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8.3
Switching OUT-IN Combinations
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8.4
Confirming Settings
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8.4.1
Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes
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8.4.2
Confirming a Switching Action
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8.5
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
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8.5.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
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8.5.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
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8.5.3
Deleting an Input/Output Configuration
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8.6
Locking the Front Panel
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8.7
Resetting the VS-808YC
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8.7.1
Resetting to the Current Status
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8.7.2
Resetting to the Factory Default State
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Flash Memory Upgrade
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9.1
Downloading from the Internet
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9.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
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10
Upgrading Firmware
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Technical Specifications
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12
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication
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Kramer Protocol 2000
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