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VS-88H2A

Control
IP, RS-232 (default TCP)
Encoding
ASCII
IP
TCP port 5000
RS-232
115200 baud, 8N1
Line ending
CR
Roles
Switcher, DSP
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Commands

19 commands
VOLUME3
VOLUME UP #VOLUME %o,++
Ending: cr
VOLUME DOWN #VOLUME %o,--
Ending: cr
VOLUME SET #VOLUME %o,%v
Variables: Output number, Volume levelEnding: cr
MUTE4
MUTE ON #MUTE %o,1
Variables: Output numberEnding: cr
MUTE OFF #MUTE %o,0
Variables: Output numberEnding: cr
VIDEO MUTE ON #VMUTE %o,1
Variables: Output numberEnding: cr
VIDEO MUTE OFF #VMUTE %o,0
Variables: Output numberEnding: cr
INPUT4
INPUT 1 #VID 1>%o
Ending: cr
INPUT 2 #VID 2>%o
Ending: cr
INPUT 3 #VID 3>%o
Ending: cr
INPUT 4 #VID 4>%o
Ending: cr
ROUTING8
SEND IN TO OUT #VID %n>%o
Variables: Input number, Output numberEnding: cr
OUT1 IN1 #VID 1>1
Ending: cr
OUT1 IN2 #VID 2>1
Ending: cr
OUT1 IN3 #VID 3>1
Ending: cr
OUT1 IN4 #VID 4>1
Ending: cr
AV SWITCH #VID %n>%o
Variables: Input number, Output numberEnding: cr
AUDIO SWITCH #AUD %n>%o
Variables: Input number, Output numberEnding: cr
VIDEO SWITCH #VID %n>%o
Variables: Input number, Output numberEnding: cr

Cheat sheet

driver.cheatSheet()

What it is

The Kramer VS-88H2A is an 8x8 4K60 HDMI matrix with audio breakaway routing, designed for high-quality matrix switching of HDMI inputs to HDMI outputs. It also features an integrated audio matrix for independent and flexible audio and ARC extraction, insertion, and routing.

Specs

Resolution: 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)

Frame Rate

Signal Type: HDMI

Inputs: 8 HDMI, 8 Stereo Analog Audio (3.5mm)

Outputs: 8 HDMI, 8 Stereo Balanced Audio (5-pin terminal)

Setup

First Use: Power on; initialization takes 10 seconds.

Video Optimization: EDID management per input (capture from display or use custom files).

Control: Remote IP, browser, local panel, presets, firmware upgrade, test patterns, API commands.

Support

Tech Support Email: info@kramerav.com

Power Cycle: Disconnect power and unplug from wall before installation.

Factory Reset: Front panel: Power off, hold LOCK, EDID, STO for 3 seconds while powering on. Protocol 3000: Use "#factory" command. Web Pages: Device Settings > Reset.

About this driver

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Revision
1
Updated
2026-11-05
Catalog date
2026-11-12
License
CC-BY-4.0