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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Overview 

 

2 

3  Overview 

This section summarizes the: 

VP-128H

 Matrix Switcher

, see section 3.1 

RC-1616 

Remote Control

, see section 3.2 

3.1  About the VP-128H 

The 

VP-128H

 

is a true 12x8 matrix switcher for VGA / XGA signals that lets 

you simultaneously route any or all of the 12 inputs to any or all of the 8 

outputs. The high performance 

VP-128H

 is rugged, easy to service

1

, and fits 

into one vertical space (1U) of a standard 19" rack. In particular, the 

VP-

128H

 includes: 

A very reliable modular design

2

 (without any internal adjustments

3

), with 

a detachable

4

 front panel that is fastened into the frame with two front panel 

hand operated slide action latches. The detached front panel can be used as a 

local control panel, by attaching it to the main electronics module within the 

VP-128H

 using a 9-wire ribbon flat cable 

12 input and eight output selector buttons 
Video bandwidth of 315MHz that ensures transparent VGA / XGA 

performance 

DC coupled inputs and outputs 
Storing and recalling setup options 
The ability to store 10 setups in the control system in Flash 
A RGB delayed switching mode (with a user selectable delay increment 

of 500ms for each output ranging from 0 to 3.5 seconds) for any output 

through black for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked 

sources 

A linear circuit path for the H and V channels, to cope with any 

non-standard H and V sync levels 

                                                       

 

1 You can easily remove the front panel to access all the components from the front, without having to remove it from its rack 
2 That has many advantages over competing systems that are not modular (for example, the Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) 
using replacement modules would only take a few seconds, as opposed to hours for a non-modular design). All modules are 
secured  with  positive  latches  (slide  latches  or  positive  leverage  long-handle  ejector/inserter  devices  with  built-in  latching 
clasps). All plug-in modules are supported on all four sides. The rear panel is recessed 0.7 inches to protect the rear panel 
connectors from damage 
3 Video gain is set by 0.1% resistors 
4 Removing the front panel reveals the two major slide in components—the main switching module and the plug-in power 
supply unit—secured by latches to prevent accidental disconnection in mobile installations 

Summary of Contents for RC-1616

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VP 128H Matrix Switcher RC 1616 Remote Control ...

Page 2: ...l Intact 11 6 2 The RC 1616 Front Panel Detached 12 6 2 1 Setting the Dipswitches 13 7 Connecting a RC 1616 Remote Control 14 8 Operating the VP 128H Matrix Switcher 15 8 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 15 8 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 15 8 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 15 8 2 Switching OUT IN Combinations 16 8 2 1 Operating in the AT ONCE Mode 16 9 Technical...

Page 3: ...ure 8 RC 1616 Remote Control 11 Figure 9 RC 1616 Remote Control with its Front Panel Detached 12 Figure 10 Connecting up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control Units to a VP 128H 14 Tables Table 1 VP 128H Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 5 Table 2 VP 128H Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 5 Table 3 VP 128H Front View with Front Panel Detached Features 6 Table 4 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT 9 Table 5 ...

Page 4: ... 12x8 matrix The RC 1616 Remote Control is ideal for sophisticated control from various locations via the Ethernet You can connect up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control panels to one router 256 XY panels and 256 single bus panels The package includes the following items VP 128H Matrix Switcher with a power cord and a Null modem adapter and or RC 1616 Remote Control with a power adapter Windows based Kr...

Page 5: ...store 10 setups in the control system in Flash A RGB delayed switching mode with a user selectable delay increment of 500ms for each output ranging from 0 to 3 5 seconds for any output through black for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources A linear circuit path for the H and V channels to cope with any non standard H and V sync levels 1 You can easily remove the front pan...

Page 6: ...om moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher The VP 128H Matrix Switcher can be used With the front panel and rear panel intact see section 4 1 Without the front panel the front panel is blocked off but with the rear panel intact see section 4 2 With the VP 128H front panel detached which functions as a local control panel see section 4 3 4 1 The VP 128H with the Front Pa...

Page 7: ...Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Figure 1 VP 128H Matrix Switcher ...

Page 8: ...utton flashes and the correct input status is tallied via the input select buttons 2 Each output can be muted independently and can be set to a delayed switch through black with a user selectable delay increment for each output 3 These buttons operate in the one out of n mode When one of these buttons is pressed the previous button is cleared and the new selection is latched and tallied When an ou...

Page 9: ...le 3 VP 128H Front View with Front Panel Detached Features Feature Function 1 Release Latches Fasten the main switching module into the frame 2 9 wire Ribbon Flat Cable with DB9M connectors Connects the circuitry on the detached front panel to the main electronics module 3 Main Switching Module Provides easy accessibility for service and repair 4 Plug in Power Supply Unit Detachable power module w...

Page 10: ... source to the INPUT 12 HD15F connector 2 Connect up to 8 HD15F output connectors to up to3 8 VGA UXGA acceptors For example1 connect the OUTPUT 1 HD15F connector to the VGA UXGA acceptor 1 for example a projector and connect the OUTPUT 8 HD15F connector to the VGA UXGA acceptor 8 for example a display 3 Connect the Sync reference BNC connectors optional 4 Connect a PC if required to the RS 232 po...

Page 11: ...ll modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VP 128H unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 128H unit as Figure 5 illustrates depending on whether the PC has a 9 pin or 25 pin connector Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a ...

Page 12: ...e 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Orange 6 Green 7 Brown White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8 Figure 6 RJ 45 PINOUT If connecting the VP 128H RC 1616 10 Base T port to the LAN port on a network hub for example to connect multiple RC 1616 panels to one VP 128H and or for a long ...

Page 13: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 7 illustrates how to connect the VP 128H without a remote control panel Figure 7 Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher ...

Page 14: ... to the VGA XGA output from 1 to 16 7 OUT Buttons Select the VGA XGA output1 to which the VGA XGA input is switched from 1 to 16 1 It is fully enclosed on all sides 2 inches deep and includes a small processor board that performs the button functions and provides the Ethernet interface 2 When the panel is powered ON this button is OFF Pressing this button will cause that button to latch ON Pressin...

Page 15: ...ideo and audio control levels see section 6 2 1 1 Each output can be muted independently and can be set to a delayed switch through black with a user selectable delay increment for each output 2 Connect to an external desk top universal AC input power supply 3 Slide in units held in place by latches to prevent accidental disconnection in mobile installations 4 You can access the dipswitches withou...

Page 16: ...is panel only controls Level 21 OFF OFF ON OFF This panel only controls Level 31 OFF OFF OFF ON This panel only controls Level 4 1 ON ON OFF OFF Video controls Level 1 Audio controls Level 2 OFF ON ON OFF Video controls Level 2 Audio controls Level 3 OFF OFF ON ON Video controls Level 3 Audio controls Level 4 ON OFF ON OFF Video controls Level 1 Audio controls Level 3 ON OFF OFF ON Video controls ...

Page 17: ... RC 1616 front panel by unfastening the slide action latches see item 1 in Figure 8 and set the dipswitches see section 6 2 1 3 Connect the 9V DC 1A power adapter wall transformer to the 9 V DC socket and connect the transformer to the mains electricity You can connect up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control units to a single VP 128H Matrix Switcher via the Ethernet see Figure 10 Figure 10 Connecting up ...

Page 18: ... which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels the audio will follow the video or Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 8 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option The VP 128HA operates in the Audio follow video AFV mode when the VID ONLY and the AUD ONLY buttons are both off1 8 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option When the video and audio sources are ...

Page 19: ... combination implements the switch immediately 1 If the selected output is locked the lamp in the output button flashes and the correct input status is tallied via the input select button 2 This button operates in the one out of n mode When a button is pressed the previous button is cleared and the new selection is latched and tallied 3 When an output is selected the current state of the correspon...

Page 20: ...level on HD15F connectors The H and V channels are not TTL they are linear MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 1 5V BANDWIDTH 3dB 315MHz Fully Loaded DIFF GAIN 0 06 DIFF PHASE 0 17 deg K FACTOR 0 05 S N RATIO 60dB weighted to 5MHz CROSSTALK all hostile 45dB 150MHz CONTROLS 24 front panel switches RS 232 COUPLING DC POWER SOURCE 90 240VAC 47 63Hz 120mA AC DIMENSIONS 48 3cm x 30 5cm x 4 5cm 19 inch x 12 inch x 1U W D ...

Page 21: ...2 Commands for Selecting Different Protocols To Protocol From Protocol Protocol 2000 Generic Protocol Sierra Protocol Protocol 2000 0x38 0x80 0x82 0x81 0x38 0x80 0x81 0x81 Generic Protocol A1 Enter A2 Enter Sierra Protocol CHANGE HEX CHANGE NORT 10 1 Kramer 2000 Protocol Supported Subset This RS 232 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 960...

Page 22: ...For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 O0 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined accord...

Page 23: ...mmand If the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction if the instruction is performed the switcher will use the same codes for its response 10 1 2 Command Details Switch Video Switch Video Crosspoint Request 0x01 input output machine Response 0x41 input output machine Action Set output to input The Switch Video command is used to request that a connection be made Input and output...

Page 24: ...sponse 0x45 setup input machine Action Request status of Output The Request Video Output Status command is used to request the current input connected to a specified output This allows clients to poll the current status of the switcher Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x05 0x80 0x88 0x81 Request video input on output 8 Response From Switcher 0x45 0x80 0x85 0x81 Vi...

Page 25: ...onal command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x04 0x81 0x80 0x81 Recall setup location 1 Response From Switcher 0x44 0x81 0x80 0x81 Setup location 1 recalled Breakaway Setting Audio follows video Request 0x08 command value machine Response 0x48 command value machine Action Sets breakaway switching behavior The Breakaway Setting runs in two command modes Specifying a 0 for the command p...

Page 26: ...b 0x80 0x81 0x81 Audio currently in breakaway mode Error Response Request Not Valid Response 0x50 0x00 error machine Action Response sent to client from switcher The Error Response is used by the switcher to send error messages to the client An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range ...

Page 27: ...tatus Request 0x14 setup 0x00 machine Response 0x46 setup 0x00 machine Action Restores audio status from specified setup The Recall Audio Status command loads the audio settings in a specified setup to the current switcher crosspoints Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x14 0x85 0x80 0x81 Recall audio setup 5 Response From Switcher 0x54 0x85 0x80 0x81 Audio setup 5 recalled Set Audio Para...

Page 28: ...udio Parameter Request 0x18 input output value machine Response None Action Increases or decreases a specified audio parameter The Increase Decrease Audio Parameter command is used to adjust input or output values on the left right or both audio channels This command is precluded by an Audio Parameter Settings command used to set further properties for this command Use the table below for value op...

Page 29: ...0x81 Selected Gain on left right input Response From Switcher Set Auto Save Request 0x39 save 0x00 machine Response 0x79 save 0x00 machine Action Enable disable auto save feature The Set Auto Save command is used to disable the saving of switcher status at power down This value is stored in volatile memory At each startup auto set is automatically enabled If bits 3 and 4 are set in the save parame...

Page 30: ...meter can be a specified input to set 0 Disconnect or can be set to a value of 127 to specify a setup location Depending on the value set for input value is either a video output 0 All Outputs or a setup location Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x3b 0xff 0x85 0x81 Load setup 5 video data into cache Response From Switcher Load Audio Data Request 0x3C input value machine Response None Ac...

Page 31: ...fine Machine command is used to request information about a specified machine s physical configuration See command and options below for specific configuration information Command 1 Number of inputs 2 Number of outputs 3 Number of setups Options 1 For video 2 For audio Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x3d 0x81 0x82 0x81 Requests the number of audio inputs Response From Switcher 0x7d 0x81 0x90 ...

Page 32: ...Reporting On Off Query E Error messages Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a group called a command string A command string can contain zero or more commands limited only by the size of the receive buffer of the router A command string consists of a leader asterisk character zero or more commands and a trailer character an exclamation mark When a command string is received...

Page 33: ...d end with the exclamation character In addition many response strings end with a CR character Status messages for multiple outputs from the router to the host are delimited with a CR at the end of the data for each output and before the beginning of data for the next output When viewing the response this produces easy to read data in columns When read as part of a driver program these CR characte...

Page 34: ...an be used to define special system operations They are normally sent as 000 and 000 The Config command must have all six arguments in order to affect a change in the router configuration Note changing the router configuration with this command does not change the contents of the non volatile memory that stores the router s current state or the contents of the setup registers Most routers are base...

Page 35: ... restored from memory or Crosspoint restore failed The last flag in this situation is followed by a CR in place of the character Change Change protocol Request CHANGE HEX or CHANGE NORT The Change commands are used to exit from this protocol to either the Kramer 2000 protocol or the Generic protocol When used with the Kramer 2000 protocol the system appears as a maximum of two machines Tentatively...

Page 36: ...or example the command X8 3 0 says that a connection is to be made between output 8 and input 3 on all levels The above structure of the x command is 100 compatible with all SVS routers Expanding on this this protocol can address more than one level identity in a single message For example X8 3 2 3 4 Tells the router to switch output 8 to input 3 on levels 2 3 and 4 while leaving level 1 unchanged...

Page 37: ...akes to send them to the router P Setup a Salvo Connect Sequence Request P reg connect connect Response OK CR Action Store a list of connect commands in a salvo register The command P is used to set up a salvo which is a series of connect commands for later execution with the T command see below It must be followed by a register letter from A to Z giving the register into which the connect sequenc...

Page 38: ...tus reports will indicate both switch changes to the same output buses A A Command Audio Gain Control The A commands are used to change the audio input or output gain values The gain values can be set to an absolute value incremented up or down In a A command the A must be followed by an I or O to designate input or output then the number of that input or output followed by a comma Then a L or R t...

Page 39: ...er is stored in non volatile memory when the power is turned off It is not stored in the individual setup registers Example M3 5 means switching on output bus 3 will have a 2 5 second mute delay The delay is in increments of 1 2 second A value of 0 means there is no RGB delay mode and the RGBHV channels all switch together to the new source Like the A command the M command with configuration flag ...

Page 40: ... later The number of columns in the list is also set by the Configuration command The configuration command determines the number audio channels The default sequences across each line of the status message is Output number comma left level comma right level CR Then Input number comma left level comma right level CR At the beginning of the first line the router sends an asterisk and after the last ...

Page 41: ...l panel or via some other port such as Etherent Changes are reported in the same structure as described for the S command except there may be fewer lines to the report For example the command U1 turns on automatic output change reporting The format of crosspoint reporting is the same for U S and messages Query command Request X5 Response 5 3 3 3 3 CR Action The status of the previous command is re...

Page 42: ...s may only contain as many lines of configuration information as stored in the setup register and the order presented is the order in which they have been loaded into the setup E Error messages from the router to the host command Response E1 CR The router produces a number of possible error messages They are E1 means invalid command other than the specific errors listed below E2 means invalid inpu...

Page 43: ...hange has been performed via an interface other than the serial client RECONFIG is a switcher initiated message indicating that a user has adjusted the current configuration of the switcher by a front panel or remote panel interface Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Response From Switcher RECONFIG CR LF Manual status change RGB Delay Request delay output D Response Out output Dly delay C...

Page 44: ...nd Meaning Command To Switcher 1 2G Set input 1 audio gain to 2dB Response From Switcher In01 Aud 02 CR LF Audio Gain set to 2dB Command To Switcher 1 2g Set input 1 audio gain to 2dB Response From Switcher In01 Aud 02 CR LF Audio Gain set to 2dB Command To Switcher 5 G Increment audio input 5 by 1dB Response From Switcher In05 Aud 03 CR LF Audio input 5 incremented 1dB Command To Switcher 5 g Dec...

Page 45: ...ed setup 14 Video Mute Commands Request output 1B Response Vmt output 1 CR LF Action Mutes specified output video video off Request output 0B Response Vmt output 0 CR LF Action Disables Mute specified output video video on Request output B Response on off CR LF Action Request video mute state of a specified output Request on off B Response Vmt1 CR LF Action Mutes un mutes all Video outputs Control...

Page 46: ...ut Response Out output In input All CR LF Action Tie specified input to specified output All levels Request input output Response Out output In input RGB CR LF Action Tie specified input to specified output Level 1 Only Request input output Response OutOut output In input Vid CR LF Action Tie specified input to specified output Level 3 Only Request input output Response Out output In input Aud CR ...

Page 47: ...response is an output left 1 Request V v setup Response output1 output2 Vid output1 output2 Aud CR LF Action View setup configuration setup 0 for current config The View Ties Gain Mutes and Setups commands are used to retrieve current setup and running status information Examples Command Meaning Command To Switcher V7 Get video input tied to output 7 Response From Switcher Out07 In02 Vid CR LF Vid...

Page 48: ...hich can be received and used by all listening remote clients 10 4 4 Crosspoint Status Message Format 0 Unused Output Count Input Count Level Count Flags 1 Flags 2 Level 1 Output 1 Level 1 Output 2 Level 2 Output 1 Level 2 Output 2 The crosspoint status message is a fixed size packet that contains the physical output input and level configuration of the frame as well as the crosspoint information ...

Page 49: ...nts level 2 After receiving this message the frame will automatically broadcast an updated crosspoint status update message to all remote clients 10 4 9 Volume Increment Decrement Format 0x06 Unused Modifiers Index The volume increment decrement command adjusts an input or output audio gain up or down by one step on the left right or both sides The lower 4 bits of the modifiers byte is used to set...

Page 50: ...he original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including w...

Page 51: ...For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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