Kramer VS-88H2 User Manual

Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VS-88H2 – Connecting VS-88H2
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Connecting to VS-88H2 via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-88H2 via an RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connector using, for
example, a PC.
To connect to the VS-88H2 via RS-232:
• Connect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VS-88H2 unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only
Tx to pin 2, Rx to pin 3, and G to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub
port on your PC.
• Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VS-88H2 RS-232 terminal block
• Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VS-88H2 RS-232 terminal block
• Pin 5 to the G pin on the VS-88H2 RS-232 terminal block
RS-232 Device VS-88H2
Connecting VS-88H2 via the ETHERNET Port
You can connect to the VS-88H2 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to
a PC on page 10).
• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 12).
If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88H2 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC
using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-88H2 with the factory
configured default IP address.
After connecting the VS-88H2 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: compatible
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 10.
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Kramer VS-88H2 Specifications

General

HDCP	Yes
HDCP version	1.4/2.2
Product type	AV matrix switcher
Audio channels	7.1
Control type	Buttons
Housing color	Black
USB connector type	Mini-USB, USB Type-A
USB ports quantity	2
HDMI input ports quantity	8
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Display type	LCD
Input current	0.6 A
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	- W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Cables included	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	183 mm
Width	436.4 mm
Height	43.6 mm
Weight	2400 g
Package depth	330 mm
Package width	525 mm
Package height	107 mm
Package weight	3300 g