Kramer VS-1211

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
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Table of Contents
Section Name Page
 INTRODUCTION 4
 A Word On Video/Audio Switchers 4
 Factors Affecting Quality of Results 5
 SPECIFICATIONS 6
 HOW DO I GET STARTED 7
 UNPACKING AND CONTENTS 7
 Optional Accessories 7
 KRAMER “VS” SERIES SWITCHERS 8
 Getting to Know Your Switcher 9
 INSTALLATION 11
 Rackmounting 11
 CONNECTINGTO VIDEO DEVICES 11
 Connecting to the VS-1211/1201xl/1001xlm 11
 CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES 11
 Connecting to the VS-1211 11
 Connecting to the VS-1201xl 11
 DIP SWITCHES, JUMPERS AND TRIMMERS 11
 DIP Switches 11
 Jumpers, their Uses and Set-up Requirements 12
 The Internal Trimmers 14
 CONTROLLING THE SWITCHER 14
 The VS-2000 System 14
 The VS-1N/VS-1P System 14
 CONNECTING TO A PC 
.1 New Protocol 2000 
.1.1 Changing Communication Protocols 
.1.2 Additional Software Options 
 USING THESWITCHER 16
. Powering on theSwitcher 16
 Operating an Individual Switcher 16
 Selecting an Input on the Switchers 
 Selecting the Proper Sync Format 
 Using the VS-2000 
 Using the PC Control Software 
 Adding Outputs 
 Adding Inputs 
 Video Component and YC Switching 
 Controlling Several Independent Switchers via aSinglePCPort 
 TAKING CARE OF YOUR SWITCHER 
 TROUBLESHOOTING 
 Power and Indicators 
 Video Signal 
 Audio Signal 
 Software 
 Control 
 Switching Malfunctions 
 Vertical Interval 
 PROTOCOL USED FOR VS-12111201xlCOMMUNICATION 
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