Kramer VS-88H2A Quick Start Guide

To switch an input to an output via front panel buttons
Use the front panel buttons for the following switching modes:
• Press VIDEO to switch the video signal of a selected input to the selected output.
• Press D-AUDIO (HDMI embedded audio signal) to switch the digital audio signal of a selected input to the selected
output.
• Press A-AUDIO (analog signal on 3.5mm mini jack) to switch the analog audio signal of a selected input to the
selected output.
• Press VIDEO + D-AUDIO simultaneously to switch the video and digital audio signals of a selected input to the
selected output.
• Press VIDEO + A-AUDIO simultaneously to switch the video and analog audio signals of a selected input to the
selected output.
• Press MUTE/PATTERN to switch a pattern signal (selected by the input buttons) to the selected output.
• Press D-AUDIO + A-AUDIO and then an input button to set that input source to ARC.
7-segment display example
When in Video mode, the 7-segment display shows the input-output status:
In this example: Input 1 is routed to output 1, input 3 is routed to output 2, input 2 is routed to outputs 3 and 7, a pattern is
routed to output 4, output 5 is set to mute, and so on.
To read the EDID via the front panel buttons
To read the EDID from the output:
1. Press EDID+STO.
The EDID and STO button LEDs light. The 7-segment display shows the current EDID status.
2. Press one or more input buttons or press ALL, the corresponding 7-segment LEDs flash.
3. Press an output button that is connected to a display. The 7-segment LEDs show the output number from which the
EDID is read.
4. Press EDID. Wait approx. 5 seconds. The EDID of the display is copied to the input port/s and the device exits EDID
mode.
To read the default EDID:
1. Press EDID+STO.
The EDID and STO button LEDs light. The 7-segment display shows the current EDID status.
2. Press one or more input buttons or press ALL, the corresponding 7-segment LEDs flash.
3. Press MUTE/PATTERN. The 7-segment LED flashes and shows “d”.
4. Press EDID. Wait approx. 5 seconds. The default EDID is copied to the input port/s and the device exits EDID mode.
To use the VS-88H2A Web pages
Switching:
Set input and output parameters (HDCP support, switching speed, and so on), select switching
modes, set test patterns, perform switching operations, and so on.
Device Settings:
View device parameters (model, name, serial number, and so on), set network parameters, perform
firmware upgrade, and reset to factory defaults.
Password Settings:
Set password for Admin.
Timeout Settings:
Set the timeout per output when no signal is detected.
Auto Switch Settings:
Set switch mode (manual, last connected, or priority), select the ports included in the last connected
mode; set the priority order.
Step-in Settings:
Control Step-in devices that are connected to the inputs. Select a device (that is connected to a VS-
88H2A input), set the input signal type, and set the outputs to which the input signal is switched
when the Step-in button is pressed (on the Step-in device).
EDID Management:
Set the default EDID or read the EDID from an output or file to one or more of the inputs.

Kramer VS-88H2A Specifications

General

HDCP	Yes
Video bandwidth	60 Hz
Maximum resolution	- pixels
Number of displays supported	8
USB hub	No
Console ports	3.5mm headphone, HDMI, RJ–45, USB A
HDMI ports quantity	16
Power source	AC
Power plug type	Type F (CEE 7/4)
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Package depth	330 mm
Package width	530 mm
Package height	107 mm
Package weight	3400 g
Cabling technology	-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Product color	Black

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	183 mm
Width	436.4 mm
Height	43.6 mm
Weight	2500 g